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From managing your finances, to buying a new car or home, Mil Money provides advice to U.S. service members.

Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget plan

The budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.

2 days ago

Military health care deadlines looming

Dec. 13 is the deadline for Tricare and FEDVIP enrollment and changes.

5 days ago

Pay & Benefits

Here’s how the selection of a single contractor to arrange PCS moves might help

Troops can expect to see improvements in every part of the moving process, from scheduling to filing a claim for lost or damaged goods, says the chief executive officer of HomeSafe Alliance.

Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn

Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.

2 weeks ago

Feds allege pawnshops ‘cheated’ and ‘gouged’ military families

These pawnshops allegedly charged active-duty members and families an annual interest rate of more than 200%.

3 weeks ago

Advocates call for ‘urgent’ action to end military, veteran food insecurity

Questions remain about the extent of hunger in military and veteran families.

3 weeks ago

Tricare open enrollment begins — and your costs may go up

If you want to make changes to your Tricare coverage, or enroll in a plan, you must do it by the open season deadline.

4 weeks ago

From free Ferris wheel rides to car washes, pizzas and pancakes, Veterans Day deals are waiting

From a free breakfast to a late night spin on a ferris wheel, plan your day around these deals.

4 weeks ago

$6.2 billion contract aims (again) to reform household goods moves for troops, families

A single move manager will provide complete door-to-door global household goods services for military families — and bring accountability to the system.

4 weeks ago

CVS returns to the military Tricare pharmacy network. Walmart’s out

Walmart officials, who signed an agreement with Express Scripts Sept. 30 to continue in the network, were surprised by the news they're out.

5 weeks ago

Coming soon: Commissary groceries delivered to your doorstep

It's a first for commissary customers, and it's all about convenience and access to the benefit.

6 weeks ago

Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies

National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.

6 weeks ago

50,000 military families in 38 privatized housing communities see new ownership

"We put some very, very harsh downward pressure on Clark, because they were a failing partner," said Army Gen. Edward Daly, head of Army Materiel Command.

6 weeks ago

Bigger military pay raise on lawmakers’ agenda for 2022

Troops are scheduled to receive a 2.7 percent boost in their salaries starting in January.

6 weeks ago

First lady says more money needed to fight hunger in military families

The House version of the defense policy bill would create a “basic needs allowance” to supplement troops with a household income of less than 130 percent of the federal poverty line.

7 weeks ago

Military exchanges, battling supply chain issues, urge customers not to wait on holiday shopping

Exchange officials: 'Do not wait to buy — if you see it buy it!'

8 weeks ago

Military moves: The ‘trail of misery’ continues with long delays, families say

Shipping snarls cause some military families to wait an extra four months or longer for their household goods shipments.

8 weeks ago

Here’s how to get your holiday goodies to troops overseas in time, but it will cost more

The grinch has been at work on some mailing costs.

8 weeks ago

No money to pay troops if debt ceiling deal doesn’t happen, defense secretary warns

The U.S. is due to run out of cash reserves on Oct. 18.

8 weeks ago

VA resumes collection of debts from benefits overpayments, medical co-pays

About 600,000 veterans owe money to the department.

8 weeks ago

Navy ups tuition assistance credit hour caps, but cuts overall funding and adds new eligibility restrictions

Here's what to know about the Navy's tuition assistance policy update.

2 months ago

Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others

After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.

2 months ago

New White House report seeks employment, quality of life improvements for military families

A major priority of the Joining Forces is reducing spousal unemployment, which has remained at 22 percent for nearly a decade.

2 months ago

Extra housing allowance for 200K troops: Here are more details about getting the money

About 200,000 service members could qualify for extra money in their Basic Allowance for Housing, starting Oct. 1, but they must apply for it.

2 months ago

More than 500K in the military community need to renew their expired ID cards soon

Also, no more ID cards for 10-year-old children, as DoD moves that eligibility to children ages 14 and older.

2 months ago

It’s final: Hard-hit troops in 56 areas can apply for a temporary increase in their housing allowance

Troops in these 56 areas should watch for emails detailing how to apply for the extra money. The temporary rates take effect Oct. 1.

2 months ago

Veterans benefits could see a big cost-of-living boost later this year

Outside groups estimate the increase could be more than 6.0 percent for the first time in decades.

2 months ago

OPM temporarily drops relocation requirements for special military spouse hiring

The new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases.

2 months ago