Jon Rehagan covers financial topics and military news, aimed at helping those who’ve served our country and everyday civilians. He previously spent 16 years I working in broadcast media, including 4 years in radio and 12 in Television/Web video production.
As a U.S. military veteran or active-duty servicemember, including those in the National Guard and Reserves, you’re likely eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Sometimes, it’s also called the “Forever GI Bill.” The Post-9/11 GI Bill helps veterans and servicemembers by paying for their college tuition, apprenticeships, and other training or educational programs. The Post-9/11 […]
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The Basic Allowance for Housing is vital to servicemembers’ monthly pay. In 2025, the Department of Defense is asking for a 4.5% increase in the national average for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). If approved in the defense budget, the increased rate will be applied to all military branches starting on January 1, 2025. What […]
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Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) increases in 2025 are still in question, but the current proposal from the Department of Defense calls for a 4.5% increase. While still part of budget talks, lawmakers are in agreement on raising it by 4.5% for 2025. When passed in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the raise will […]
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Well, this year, military pay could get a little more interesting than in previous years. At the root of these discussions are a few underlying topics: As you’ll soon read, the approach to achieving these outcomes could look drastically different, depending on which version of the bill gets signed into law. Let’s look at the […]
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Well, this year, military pay could get a little more interesting than in previous years. At the root of these discussions are a few underlying topics: As you’ll soon read, the approach to achieving these outcomes could look drastically different, depending on which version of the bill gets signed into law. Let’s look at the […]
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An increase in military pay is expected in 2025. According to the Department of Defense’s proposals, uniformed service members could expect a raise of around 4.5%, following a 5.2% increase in 2024. The increase in base military pay in 2025 may come with some debate, but maybe not in the way you’d think. You may […]
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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) sent shockwaves through the legal, business, and government communities Friday when its ruling struck down the Chevron deference. Undoubtedly, when you hear about it online or in the news, it is associated with things like “climate change” and “food and drug safety.” While the ruling could impact those topics, what […]
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In an effort to ensure the competitiveness of VA loans in home buying, the VA announced it would allow buyers to pay their agent’s commission fees. The change is a major shift in VA policy for its home mortgage program, which has never allowed a homebuyer to pay real estate agent commissions. “Veterans using VA […]
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With a USAA bank account, you can receive your military pay up to two days earlier than usual. Military pay dates are generally the 1st and 15th of each month, except when they fall on weekends or holidays. While the USAA’s military pay policy lets you access your pay earlier, it’s not always guaranteed to […]
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Post-9/11 and Forever GI Bill benefits include a monthly housing allowance (MHA) for students. While often referred to as a separate bill, the Forever GI Bill is a group of adjustments to the Post-9/11 GI Bill and not a separate educational program. There are three factors that help the VA determine your MHA: 2024 MHA […]
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