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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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One way to make this year great is to plan your finances, and that’s easier to do when you know when you’ll get paid. The next regular, active duty payday is Friday, 15 February 2019. When are you going to see that paycheck? Most military members will have their military pay deposited on Friday, 15 February… | Read More…

10 Things To Do During A Government Shutdown


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For those of you not affected by THIS shutdown, read this article so you’re not in a bind next time it happens: 12 Ways to Prepare For The Next Government Shutdown It’s happened again: Congress has failed to pass a spending bill, and part of the federal government has shut down. Unfortunately, the part that has… | Read More…

2018 and 2019 Active Duty Military Paydays – With Printables


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During this interim time while we wrap up 2018 and head into 2019, I’ll have both the 2018 and 2019 printable calendars here. I’ll delete the 2018 ones once we get into 2019. As always, please let me know when you see an error – there is bound to be at least one 🙂 While… | Read More…

2019 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates – With Printables


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USAA is the most popular bank for military service members. As a benefit to their military customers, USAA credits anticipated military pay one business day prior to the actual payday, provided they receive the pay deposit information from the appropriate finance agency.  The 2019 USAA Pay Calendars For your planning pleasure, I present the 2019 USAA… | 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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