Following military service, VA loans offer veterans a great path to homeownership. But, a lot of questions exist about how disability ratings affect access to these loans. As such, we’ll use this article to review considerations surrounding VA loans and disability rating. Specifically, we’ll discuss the following: VA Loan Overview Veteran Disability Rating How Disability […]
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 2023 COLA increase is 8.7%, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s too early to figure out the 2024 COLA rate, but we’ll keep tracking inflation data and other factors that could impact the 2024 COLA increase here. 2022 – 2023 COLA The Social Security Administration announced the 8.7% COLA increase in October 2022. […]
2023 VA disability rates received an 8.7% cost-of-living increase based on the Social Security Administration’s 2023 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). You can also find your VA disability pay rate using our 2023 VA disability compensation calculator. 2023 VA disability rates went into effect on Dec. 1, 2022. You can see prior years on our historic VA […]
Halloween free meals, discounts, deals and special promotions for kids and adults. Save money with all the best free Halloween goodies to help your family celebrate. Costume Military Discounts HalloweenCostumes.comHalloweenCostumes.com offers a military discount to all personnel with a valid military email address. Save $10 off $50 on costumes, accessories, and everything else. Wholesale Halloween […]
List of Veterans Day online sales including promo codes where required. These sales are available to everybody not just Veterans and active duty members; online and in-store. Veterans Day Guide to Offers National Free Meals & Discounts 2023 Discounts and Veterans Day Deals 2023 Offers We are updating these now, heading into Veterans Day 2023! […]
2023 veterans and military discount list of hundreds of companies that offer military discounts to service members, retired military, veterans, spouses and their families. Featured Veterans Discounts Available All Year Military & Veterans Discounts Year Round Auto Car Rental Clothing & Shoes Computers, Electronics, Gaming Education Entertainment Eyewear Financial & Insurance Fitness Flowers & Gifts […]
Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Each year, we compile a list of military discounts offered by retailers to the military community on Labor Day. Check back for updates as we continue to add to our Labor Day discounts list for 2023. For a full list of discounts available year-round, visit our military […]
The Post-9/11 GI Bill monthly housing allowance (MHA) rate for full-time students enrolled in an online college, school or distance-learning program is $967.40 per month until July 31, 2024. Even though BAH rates are effective as of Jan. 1, 2023, the effective date for Post-9/11 GI Bill MHA adjustments is the beginning of the academic […]
The Department of Defense (DoD) budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is a strategy-driven, comprehensive financial plan outlining the allocation of federal resources for United States military activities. If you are currently an active duty member or veteran of America’s armed forces, here’s an update you’ll want to know about. A Quick Budget Overview The […]
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 […]
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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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