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2021 Military Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

14 December 2020

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They’re out!  Go see!  The Department of Defense has announced the 2021 military basic allowance for housing rates any day now! As usual, there will be some big winners and some big losers. (If you are on an iPhone, you may need to open this page using the three dots instead of clicking through from… | Read More…

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BAH Rate Protection (or The Grandfather Clause)

7 December 2020

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As the Department of Defense (DoD) gets ready to release the 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates, this is a perfect time to review BAH rate protection, or “the grandfather clause.” Each year, the DoD does a thorough study of the actual costs to rent a house in each military housing area. They use that… | Read More…

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2021 Disney Military Discounts Just Released!

4 December 2020

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The Mouse has announced his Disney Armed Forces Salute military discount rates for the first part of 2021. This is basically an extension of the same offer that was valid for 2020.  Editor’s Note: If you are a military family planning a vacation, it’s always a good idea to purchase travel insurance. It’s particularly a… | Read More…

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How Government Shutdowns Can Affect Military Pay

3 December 2020

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Military Pay Can Be Affected By A Government Shutdown - Here's How It Works

Whenever we start talking about a government shutdown, there is a lot of confusion. It’s understandable – these things are confusing.  Heck, I have to re-learn it every single time it comes up, just to be sure I’m not messing something up – and this is my job. There are a lot of little details,… | Read More…

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Your Military Retirement Move

28 November 2020

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Your military retirement move can be a big step in the transition to civilian life. Retiring military members are authorized a move from their last duty station to a home of selection. This includes the movement of household goods and the transportation of eligible family members. This post is part of The Comprehensive Military Retirement… | Read More…

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How To Get Your First Military Dependent ID Card

24 November 2020

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the form you need to get a military ID card

When your spouse joins the military, there’s a lot going on! You’re separated while they are at their basic military training, and they’re learning new things, and then there’s the military world to figure out. One of the first steps as a military spouse is getting your Department of Defense Uniformed Services Identification card, usually… | Read More…

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Internship and Fellowship Programs for Retiring and Separating Service Members

20 November 2020

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There are several major programs that support internships for active duty military members who are preparing to retire or separate from the military. All these programs provide real-world non-military experience to help transitioning service members be better prepared to seek work after the military. Military members receive their military pay and benefits while in these… | Read More…

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Retirees on Tricare Select: Set Up Your Payment Plans for 2021

18 November 2020

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Hey, my retiree friends, go set up your Tricare Select enrollment fee payment plans now. Right now. Seriously. Starting in 2021, retirees under age 65 who are using Tricare Select and are in Group A (the sponsor entered the military before 1 January 2018) will be required to pay an enrollment fee in the amount… | Read More…

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2021 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates – With Printables

17 November 2020

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Hey, y’all! I hope you find these calendars useful. I’m happy to create them for you. But doing this stuff isn’t free 🙂 If you order via Amazon, please consider using my affiliate link. It won’t cost you any more, and it will help me pay the hosting on this website. Much appreciated! Looking for… | Read More…

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

16 November 2020

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scholarships for veterans, military service members, spouses, and kids

This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. December is such a busy month, you might as well go ahead and get started on these important scholarship applications now. Google Student Veterans Association Deadline: 4 December 2020 Description: Must be: currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year university… | Read More…

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Hi! I'm Kate! Personal financial educator, Navy spouse, and mom of four.

Here at the blog, I talk about the personal financial issues that affect military families - pay, allowances, and benefits. Plus college stuff, landlording, moving, taxes. You know, all of it.

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