My apologies for missing the last two updates. I have had a death in the family and you know all the associated activity. The next regular military payday is Thursday, 15 October 2026. When will you get paid? That depends on the policies and practices of your bank or credit union.  USAA Military Pay Date… | Read More…

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…

Your free, printable 2026 Active Duty Military Paydays calendars are HERE!! I love that these calendars have provided value to so many people. While military paydays are relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. But I’ve become an expert in tricky bits!! Military paydays are on the 15th of the month and the first… | Read More…

Looking for information on the upcoming paycheck? Find details at When Is The Next Military Payday? Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) is a very popular bank for military service members. NFCU has several types of checking accounts, and their Active Duty Checking account offers a variety of benefits including free checks, ATM rebates, and early crediting… | Read More…

2026 USAA Active Duty Military Pay Deposit Calendars are here! I know y’all thought I was never going to get these done 🙂 Looking for information on the upcoming paycheck? Find details at When Is The Next Military Payday? To my ongoing surprise, USAA military pay dates continue to be the most frequent search here at… | Read More…

How does a government shutdown affects military families? It’s a question we discuss several times a year, usually with folks telling me that “the government won’t *actually* shut down!” And yet, here we are. So how will this affect you? Please ask questions! I will find answers, and also update this post as more information… | Read More…

Two of the largest banks used by military members have announced their shutdown loan programs to assist customers if a government shutdown delays pay. Both USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) offer interest-free loans to eligible customers if pay is interrupted.  We all hope that the government does not shut down. But it can,… | Read More…