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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Is The Next Military Payday? (And When Will You See That Money?)


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Hello friends! As we all know, planning your spending is easier when you know when you’ll have the money to spend. And while mililtary paydays are tied to the 1st and 15th, they get moved due to weekends and holidays. And then there are many banks and credit unions that offer early crediting of military… | Read More…

Long Pay Period Warning – And Some Thoughts On It


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If you are one of the many people who get your military pay early, this March 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. Actual Military Paydays Because… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. We’re really in the thick of the scholarship season now, which is both a blessing and a curse. It makes for a lot of work, but there are many wonderful opportunities and once they’re gone, they’re gone until next year. (Or forever, if they are… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. As long as you’re stuck in the house hiding from the cold, you should be applying for scholarships! As with any other scholarship resource, please verify eligibility requirements, application processes, and due dates. While we do our best to ensure that this listing remains up-to-date,… | Read More…

Everything About Dislocation Allowance (DLA) & 2021 Rates


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Planning a move? Make it a smooth move with Printables to Make Your PCS Move Smooth and Organized. Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is a military allowance designed to partially reimburse service members for some of the costs incurred when relocating a household.  It is authorized for PCS moves, when ordered to move into military housing for the government’s… | Read More…

2021 Active Duty Military Paydays – With Printables


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While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. Military pay days 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… | Read More…

2021 Military Basic Allowance for Subsistence, or BAS


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The 2021 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) rates have been announced. 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 a time when military members were provided with… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Next month is a doozy, so get your stuff in order and request those letters of recommendation, and start reviewing all the tricky little details. I made my poor daughter labor over an essay for a scholarship where we later figured out that she didn’t… | Read More…

2021 Navy Federal Active Duty Checking Military Paydays


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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…

2021 Disney Military Discounts Just Released!


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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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