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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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The next regular, active duty payday is Monday, 15 October 2018. But what most military members want to know is, “When will that pay show up in my bank account?” With the payday being on a Monday, things are always a little tricky. Well, that depends. Most military members will have their military pay deposited… | Read More…

10 Things To Do During A Government Shutdown


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23 January 2018: This shutdown is over. Keep your momentum and be ready for the next one:  12 Ways to Prepare For The Next Government Shutdown It’s happened again: Congress has failed to pass a spending bill, and the federal government has shut down. If the shutdown is not resolved in a timely manner, and… | Read More…

2018 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates – With Printables


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Curious when you’ll see this next paycheck in your account? See When Is The Next Military Payday? for more information. **Hot news! Don’t miss this important change to how your financial situation may affect your security clearance!** As a benefit to their military customers, USAA credits anticipated military pay one business day prior to the… | Read More…

2018 Active Duty Military Paydays – With Printables


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Note: I’ll publish the USAA and retirement calendars as soon as I figure out the problem with my images 🙂  Thanks for your patience! It’s almost 2018, and lots of us are planning our financial year. It’s easier when you know when you’ll get paid! While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some… | Read More…

Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP?


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The decision whether to choose Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage is very personal, and very important. Military retirement pay ends with the death of the retiree.  The SBP allows you to purchase an annuity that provides lifetime, inflation-adjusted income to an eligible survivor. This (relatively) irrevocable election occurs at retirement, and requires the agreement of… | Read More…

How Much Is Military Pay?


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This is probably the most common question that I see asked: “How much is military pay?” It is such a simple question, yet so complicated. The simple part is because there is one pay chart, and it is public record because it is made by law, and it is not at all complicated. It is… | Read More…

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