The VA home loan benefit is one that most consumers would be thrilled to have; a mortgage loan with no down payment, no VA-required mortgage insurance, and the lower interest rates commonly associated with government-backed home loan programs. The VA loan program has weathered many difficult times including the housing crisis of 2008, for much […]
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Here are the projected 2023 military pay charts. Troops may see a 4.6% pay increase in 2023, according to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) formula and the draft 2023 defense budget. Lawmakers use the ECI formula for wages and salaries to help determine final military pay increases each year. Final increases are subject to change […]
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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 […]
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The 2023 COLA increase will be 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 […]
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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 […]
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Airline travel benefits for military families vary greatly depending on the time of year, the airline, and the benefits you need. In general, it’s hard to pin down specific travel discounts for military members and their families since the travel industry is known for frequent changes, but the discounts you find online today for military […]
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Army Reservists proudly wear the title of Citizen-Soldier, but they are much different from full-time Soldiers in the Armed Forces. Serving in the Army Reserve is equivalent to having a part-time job. They maintain their full-time civilian career or attend school while serving at a location close to home. Reservists are responsible for attending training […]
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There are a variety of veteran burial benefits provided by VA and non-VA sources. Claiming VA death benefits (including burial benefits) is never an easy thing to do, but early planning is the key to making sure a loved one’s final wishes are honored just as much as military service. Many veterans want to be […]
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2022 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 […]
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On Veterans Day, stores and restaurants across the nation show their thanks by providing a significant discount or a free meal to veterans and military service members. We compile Veterans Day offers for free meals and discounts and verify them throughout the year to ensure our list’s accuracy. While we’ve worked to verify each listing, […]
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Denny’s restaurants will offer a free Veterans Day breakfast to veterans, active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Free Breakfast at Denny’s on Veterans Day 2022 You can score a free ‘Build Your Own Grand Slam’ at Denny’s from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Veterans Day. Choose any […]
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Veterans who receive, or are eligible to receive, the Department of Veterans Affairs compensation for service-connected medical issues may be qualified to receive Social Security Disability Insurance, also known as SSDI. A second Social Security benefit, Social Security Insurance, offers government funds to help those in need (with or without military service). These benefits are […]
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For Reserve and Guard service members, calculating military retirement pay is an important part of financial and life planning. Eligibility to receive military retirement pay is based on service points earned during service. Those points rely closely on the professional choices a service member makes. Do you need to know how to calculate Reserve or Guard […]
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United States military members will likely see their largest-ever pay increase in 2023 – a 4.6% hike, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Cost Index (ECI) and the draft 2023 defense budget. The White House released its 2023 defense budget proposal in March, and so far congress has upheld the 4.6% bump. Basic […]
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