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Helping Military and Veteran Families Be Confidently Prepared for The Next Stage of Life

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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The next regular military payday is Friday, 31 July 2026. When will you get paid? That depends on the policies and practices of your bank or credit union.  USAA Military Pay Date USAA credits military pay deposits TWO business days early. That means that USAA members should see their pay deposited on Wednesday, 29 July… | Read More…

Life Insurance and Disability Claims


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“Make sure you buy life insurance before your disability claim is finalized.” I hear this myth a lot. And, like most myths, it’s based in a little bit of fact. But that little bit of fact doesn’t make it a true statement.  Insurers underwrite based on your actual medical history and symptoms, not on whether… | Read More…

August Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This August military scholarships post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. There are no scholarships this month as organizations prepare for the new season coming up, but I’ve included one with the deadline on the 1st of September. Enjoy the break, get yourself organized, and plan ahead for future months that are fuller…. | Read More…

10+ Places To Learn About The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)


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Retiring service members and their spouses MUST learn about the Survivor Benefit Plan before they make a decision. The choice whether to purchase the military’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage may be the largest financial decision of your life. As I’ve discussed extensively, it is a very individual decision and there is no best answer… | Read More…

Post 9/11 GI Bill for Academy and ROTC Grads


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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and U.S. service academy graduates have unique rules when it comes to earning the Post 9/11 GI Bill. While the valuable education program provides the same benefits, the initial service commitment for ROTC or the service academy does not count towards PGIB entitlement. ROTC and academy grads can still earn… | Read More…

Military Long Pay Period Warning & Your Personal Finance Stress Test


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If your bank or credit union credits your military pay two business days prior to the actual payday, the June 2026 end-of-month pay period is going to be long – 18 days in most cases.  Every time we have a long pay period, Facebook explodes with conversations on this subject, and they provide a fascinating… | Read More…

July Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. July is possibly the slowest month in the military scholarship world. Maybe August – every year is different. If you don’t find much here, you can get a head start on some of the scholarships coming up in future months. While the new list won’t… | Read More…

Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. (Wait – does anyone even say “back in the day” anymore? Am I old?) I enjoyed posting the scholarships and grants that I found, but I hated the platform on which I set it up, and I stay pretty busy… | Read More…

Everything About Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)


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Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) is an allowance to offset the cost of staying in temporary lodging when moving to and from an overseas. This is the allowance you get on the overseas side of the move. (You get TLE on the CONUS side of the move.) When a military person or family is executing Permanent… | Read More…

June Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This June Military Scholarships post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. The scholarship season is slowing down, but there are still opportunities available.   As with any other scholarship resource, verify eligibility, requirements and deadlines. We make every effort to ensure these listings are up-to-date, but we can’t guarantee it! Jewish War Veterans… | Read More…

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