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When Is The Next Military Payday? Back to Normal!

2 January 2021

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When is the next military payday?

Well, the December paydays were super-exciting, mid-month with early pay programs foiled by late information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, and concern about the end-of-month pay due to the expiring continuing resolution and unsigned budget. But thankfully, the president signed the budget, and we are good to go until next October! So, when… | Read More…

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2021 Active Duty Military Paydays – With Printables

23 December 2020

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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…

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2021 Navy Federal Active Duty Checking Military Paydays

18 December 2020

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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…

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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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Long Pay Period Warning – And Some Thoughts On It

2 June 2020

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If you are one of the many people who get your military pay early, this June 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…

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2020 Retired Military Paydays – With Printables

19 December 2019

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Military retirement pay comes once a month. It is paid on the 1st of the month unless the 1st is on a weekend or holiday, in which case it is paid on the previous business day (the last business day of the previous month.) Military retirement pay is paid in arrears, meaning that the payment… | Read More…

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Last Military Pay, Military Retirement Pay, and VA Disability Compensation

22 November 2019

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Military Pay, Retirement Pay, and Disability Compensation Pay Timelines

The transition from active duty military to retirement is full of lots of winding twists and turns. One of the most common questions is how all those pays are going to come together. And it’s important to understand it as part of your overall financial planning. However, keep in mind that any or all of… | Read More…

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85 Ways To Get Through A Long Pay Period

25 March 2019

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Because months aren’t always 28 days long, and because military paydays don’t happen on weekends or holidays, there are times where there is a long stretch between military paychecks. Sometimes, it can be as long as 20 days! If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, or you budget pretty tightly, that can create some challenges to making sure… | Read More…

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10 Things To Do During A Government Shutdown

24 December 2018

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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…

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Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP?

22 January 2017

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Should You Choose SBP?

This post is part of a larger series about the Survivor Benefit Plan. Here’s the complete list of posts. Everything About The Survivor Benefit Plan Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset Life Insurance or SBP? Asking The Right Questions Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP? 10+ Places To Learn About The Survivor Benefit Plan The Survivor Benefit… | 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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