DFAS reserve military pay dates are the first and 15th days of every month unless those dates fall on a weekend or holiday. Whenever a payday falls on a weekend or holiday, pay is issued on the last workday preceding the first and the 15th. Reserve members are paid twice a month. The 15th is […]
President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), paving the way for a 4.6% increase in military pay for 2023. New pay rates are effective Jan. 1, 2023, and will first appear on Jan. 14, 2023, paychecks. The military pay charts below are for all U.S. Armed Forces personnel, including the Air Force, Army, […]
There are many credit card options that feature perks for being a military member. You will find military fee waivers offered by a variety of high-profile credit cards including American Express, which means you may be eligible to access high-value credit cards (assuming the applicant is otherwise financially qualified) that can push your access to […]
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% increase in the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024. 3.2% is a notable decrease from the 8.7% increase beneficiaries saw in 2023. COLA affects more than 71 million Americans, including Veterans receiving VA disability. Higher Inflation, Lower COLA 3.2% appears modest compared to 2023’s four-decade high of 8.7% and […]
A 3.2% increase is coming to VA disability rates in 2024. It’s part of the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment announced by the Social Security Administration. They will go into effect on December 1, 2023. You can also find your VA disability pay rate using our 2024 VA disability compensation calculator. History of VA Disability Rates You […]
Support the military community this #GivingTuesday through your donations or by volunteering your time. Here are military and veteran charitable organizations to support this Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday will be on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Pay Away The Lay Away Military Benefits is proud to have partnered with Pay Away The Layaway to support military […]
Target, among many other retailers like Amazon and Apple, has a military discount to honor veterans and service members for their service to the country. Target offers a seasonal military discount every year, but does not have a year-round discount. Does Target Have a Military Discount? Target does not have a year-round military discount, but […]
Veterans Day 2023 is Saturday, Nov. 11. Many restaurants and businesses offer free meals and deals for veterans and military members to show their appreciation to those who served our nation. Leading up to Veterans Day, Veteran.com reaches out to restaurants and businesses to learn about these offers and puts them together in a few […]
The card_name’s unique combination of spending category bonuses and additional benefits makes it one of the best credit cards for military members who want travel rewards and dining and grocery perks. Overview of the American Express Gold Card The card_name is highly recommended for those looking to earn significant rewards for travel, dining, and grocery […]
The card_name offers a flat 1.5% cash back on all purchases with a $0 annual fee. It also offers a 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months with a reg_apr,reg_apr_type APR after that. Rewards are easy to track and accumulate because there are no bonus or rotating categories to monitor or […]
The card_name is one of the most popular credit cards on the market. That’s because it offers several noteworthy travel-related perks ranging from a generous sign-up bonus and point accruals for travel and everyday purchases to several ancillary benefits that will enhance a veteran’s travel experience. The rewards are easy to earn, and redemption is […]
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