Editor’s note: Government Shutdown! Every time I publish something like this, I get a bunch of people telling me that I’m being dramatic. Or that the military will always get paid. Or that I’m being irresponsible for getting people upset. That’s not the intent at all. If you’ve spent any time at all around these… | Read More…

Ah, payday. Who doesn’t love to see money in their bank account? “When does the military get paid this month?” Or, “When is the next military payday?” They’re two of the most popular questions that I’ve heard over the years. The next regular military payday is Friday, 29 September 2023.  If you receive an active… | Read More…

This October 2023 end-of-month pay period is going to be long. Every time we have a long pay period, Facebook explodes with conversations on this subject, and they provide a fascinating look into how people handle their money. Most of it is sad. So let’s figure some things out now so you won’t be struggling… | Read More…

  Almost all military members are paid twice a month. But the accounting is handled on a monthly basis. Why? And why should you care? Understanding this monthly military pay system can help explain a lot of things about pay. This includes why your mid-month pay shows up as a deduction on your LES, how… | Read More…

While it is important to review your military Leave and Earnings Statement every month, it is extra important whenever you have any changes. This includes things like a Permanent Change of Station move, a promotion, a time-in-service or regular annual raise, or any other action that could impact your pay and allowances. While these events… | Read More…

The 2023 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) rates have been announced. This year’s increase is the biggest in decades! BAS is a non-taxable monetary allowance paid to all members of the military once they have left their basic military training, except for certain situations where the military is providing meals. It is a legacy from… | Read More…

While military paydays are relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. Military paydays are on the 15th of the month and the first of the following month, except when the 1st or 15th fall on a weekend or federal holiday. Then, the payday shifts to the business day prior to the weekend and/or holiday…. | Read More…