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2021 Military Compensation

  • Military Benefits Guide
  • 2021 Defense Budget
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  • 2021 Military Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay
    • BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates
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    • Aviation Incentive, Bonus and Critical Skills Pay
    • Dislocation Allowance Rates (DLA)
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      • Should I take Drill Pay or VA Compensation?
    • Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
    • Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB)
    • Hardship Duty Pay Locations (HDP-L) Bonus
    • Hardship Duty Pay: Restriction of Movement (HDP-ROM)
    • Military Clothing Allowance Rates
    • Monthly Career Sea Pay – Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps Air Force, Army members
    • Muster Duty Allowance (MDA) Rates
  • 2021 Military Pay Dates
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  • FICA Percentages, Max Taxable Wages, & Max Tax
  • Advance Pay, Special Pay & Bonuses Explained
  • Armed Forces Comparative Pay Grades and Ranks
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  • Military Pay Grade Vs. Rank
  • Understanding Military Pay
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  • How to Request Form 702 (LES)
  • Savings Deposit Program
  • Terminal Leave: Sell or Use At Separation
  • Thrift Savings Plan
    • 2021 TSP Contribution Limits
  • Types Of Military Leave & How It Works

2020 Military Compensation

  • 2020 Defense Budget
  • 2020 Military Pay Raise
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  • 2020 Military Allowance, Incentive, Bonus & Special Pay
    • BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates
    • BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence) rates

Military Retirees Benefits & Compensation

  • 2021 Military Retiree & Annuitant Pay Schedule
  • Blended Retirement System
    • Blended Retirement System FAQ
    • Which Retirement System Should I Choose?
  • Blended Retirement System: Guard, Reserves
  • How To Access Military Retirement Funds Early
  • How To Calculate Reserve or Guard Retirement Points
  • Medical Disability Retirement
  • Military Retirement Benefits
  • Military Retirement Calculators
  • Rent After Retirement
  • Retiree Pay Garnishment
  • Understanding Military Retirement Pay

Veterans Benefits & Compensation

  • 2021 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA)
  • 2021 Social Security
  • 2021 Medicare Premiums
  • 2021 Survivors’ Pension Rate Tables
  • 2021 Veterans Pension Rate Table
  • 2021 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
  • 2021 Parents’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
  • CRDP & CRSC Pay & Compensation
  • Grants for Veterans
  • Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR)
  • Military & Civil Service Pensions
  • Overpayment of VA Benefits
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VA Disability Rates

  • VA Disability Calculator
  • 2021 VA Disability Rates
  • 2021 VA Disability Dates
  • 2020-21 VR&E Subsistence Allowance Rates
  • Historical VA Disability Rates
  • Disability Back Pay

Housing Compensation

  • 2021 BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) Rates
  • 2021 BAH Rates Charts – By Grade, State and Local MHA, with or without dependents
  • 2021 Non-Locality BAH Rates
  • 2021 CONUS COLA Rates
  • BAH Component Breakdown
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  • BAH Rate Differences Explained

Veterans Affairs Home & Refinance Loans

  • Avoiding PMI With A VA Loan
  • How Do I Get A VA Loan?
  • VA Home Loan Guide
  • VA Loan Limits by County
  • 5 Benefits of a VA Loan
  • FAQs About VA Home Loans
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  • VA Refinance Loan Options
  • What to Know for First Time VA Borrowers
  • What Is A VA Loan?
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Taxes

  • Are my Post 911 GI Bill® Benefits taxable?
  • Combat Zone Tax Exclusion
  • Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemptions by State
  • Free Tax Filing & Preparation Options
  • Free Tax Filing Services for Troops, Families
  • Military Spouse Residency Relief Act  (MSRRA)
  • Military Tax Breaks For Families With Special Needs
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  • States That Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits
  • Taxes on Military Bonuses
  • Tax Resources for Military Servicemembers & Families
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Credit

  • AAFES Credit Programs
  • Credit Basics Veterans Should Know
  • Veterans & Identity Theft
  • How to Fix Credit Issues Related To Deployment
  • How to Improve Credit for a VA Loan
  • Military Credit Repair
  • 5 Tips To Save Your Credit Rating
  • Tips To Save Your Credit Rating in the Military
  • VA Home Loan Credit Score Requirements
  • What Can Go Wrong With Your Credit While Stationed Overseas
  • What Credit Reporting Agencies Say About Fixing Your Credit

Banking, Credit Cards & Insurance

  • Association of Military Benefits of America (AMBA)
  • Best Military Credit Unions & Banks
  • Military Friendly Banks
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    • Bank of America
    • Navy Federal Credit Union
    • PenFed Credit Union
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    • USAA Bank
    • Wells Fargo Bank
  • Banks that Deposit Military Pay Early
  • Government Travel Charge Card Program
  • Insurance
    • Auto Insurance
    • Renters Insurance
    • Types of Insurance Military Families May Need
  • Military Star Card – Benefits/Differences/FAQ
  • Personal Loans for Military & Veterans
  • Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Benefits
    • Companies who support the SCRA
    • American Express Fee Waiver for Military
    • Chase Fee Waiver for Military
    • Credit Card Benefits for Military
  • Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP)

Veterans Small Business Resources

  • National Veterans Small Business Week
  • Rental Property Income Tax Considerations for Military Investors
  • Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
  • SBA Loans for Veterans
    • SBA Small Business Military Loans
    • SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

More Financial Resources

  • Capital Gains Rules for Military Families
  • Depreciation Recapture Taxes on Investment Properties
  • Direct Express Card for VA Benefits
  • Financial Advice for New Military Spouses
  • Financing Options for Veterans
  • Financial Responsibility: Resources for Managing Military Pay
  • Military Pay Garnishment
  • MilSpouse Money Mission
  • New Recruit Financial Mistakes
  • PayGov: Pay VA CoPays and More
  • Saving Money-Military Edition
  • VA Financial Hardship

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