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2012 Military Retiree & Annuitant Pay Schedule

Updated: March 24, 2021

Here is the military retiree and annuitant pay schedule for 2012 provided by the DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service.  The paydays are always on the 1st day of the month except when the first day is a holiday or weekend.  In those cases the pay date will be the first business day prior to […]

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2013 COLA for Retired Military Veterans

Updated: October 29, 2012

The 2013 COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) for retired military veterans has been increased by 1.7%. This change is effective Dec. 1, 2012 and will be reflected on the first check to be paid on Dec. 31, 2012. The 1.7% COLA adjustment is also effective for disabled veterans, military and federal civilian retirees, survivor benefit annuitants and […]

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Top Paying Online Associate Degrees for In-Demand Jobs

5 Top Paying Online Associate Degrees for In-Demand Jobs

Updated: October 11, 2022

If a bachelor’s degree is not in the cards for you right now, there are several high paying jobs you can land with just an associate degree. Many lucrative careers have seen steady growth over the past ten years, and the demand for highly trained people in the information technology and health care fields has […]

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Los Angeles Lakers

Free Lakers Vs Kings Tickets Giveaway

Updated: March 22, 2022

We have two Los Angeles Lakers Vs The Sacramento Kings tickets that we are giving away to any active-duty military personnel!  The game is Sunday Oct. 21st, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California at 6:30 PM.  The winner will be the first person we can qualify as active-duty military from any U.S. Armed […]

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Free Lakers Tickets Vs Jazz to Active-Duty Military Personnel

Updated: March 22, 2022

We just received a donation of two Los Angeles Lakers Vs The Utah Jazz tickets and are giving them away to any active-duty military personnel!  The winner will be the first person we can qualify as active-duty military from any U.S. Armed Forces branch.  The game is Saturday Oct. 13th, 2012 at the Staples Center […]

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Halloween Activities on a Budget for Military Families

Halloween Activities on a Budget for Military Families

Updated: March 25, 2021

Are you on a budget but want to create a great Halloween experience for your kids?  There are many inexpensive and often times free kid friendly activities for military families in your local area and if not, there are many ways to create a Halloween experience that your kids will always remember. You’ve Been Booed […]

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2012-2013 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Rates

2012-2013 Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Rates

Updated: December 23, 2022

The new Montgomery GI Bill Rates increased by approximately 6.18% this year and is effective from Oct. 1st, 2012 through Sept. 30th, 2013.  This increase is almost double the increase from the previous year of approximately 3.30%.  Increases occur every year on Oct. 1st and are designed to cover the increased costs of education due […]

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Do Gas Stations Offer Military Gas Discounts?

Do Gas Stations Offer Military Gas Discounts?

Updated: November 9, 2022

Gas station chains do not typically offer discounts for active-duty Armed Force’s members, veterans or their families. It’s possible individual locations do offer discounts, especially around bases. It’s always worth asking or calling ahead to see if there is a gas station your area that does offer a military discount on gas. While military discounts […]

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Sesame Street for Military Families Free App

Updated: March 20, 2021

Great news, Sesame Street for Military Families and the Muppet family such as Elmo, Bird Bird and Grover have released a free app for the iPhone (ios) and Android.  The app is available in both English and Spanish. Subjects Covered: Deployments Homecomings Self-Expression Injuries Grief Features include: Articles Parent guides Storybooks Videos And much more to help […]

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Post 9/11 GI Bill Unknown Benefits

Post 9/11 GI Bill Unknown Benefits

Updated: December 23, 2022

The Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Forever GI Bill provides financial support to individuals who qualify for an education towards a Graduate or Undergraduate degree program. However, you may ALSO utilize this benefit for  non-college degree programs, apprenticeships, licensing, and many other non-traditional educational formats. Below is a list of the many diverse educational opportunities available beyond […]

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