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Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."
By Karen Jowers
Latest "basic allowance for housing" stories
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Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean
Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.
By Karen Jowers
Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
By Karen Jowers
Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s DoD’s plan to help the 24% of troops experiencing food insecurity
Helping troops and families get the food they need, and longer-term fixes for financial security.
By Karen Jowers
‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
By Karen Jowers