Military Hardship Duty Pay by Location
Serving in the military often means facing tough conditions in remote or overseas locations. That’s why the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) provides Hardship Duty Pay-Location... continue reading
Category: Veteran News
2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates
The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially announced the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates, which take effect on January 1, 2025. These rates represent an average... continue reading
2025 Military Pay Chart (Official)
As part of the newly negotiated National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), U.S. military personnel are set to receive healthy pay increases in 2025. Here’s what military troops can expect to... continue reading
If you’re a junior enlisted service member—or know someone who is—there’s great news coming from Congress. As part of the newly negotiated National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),... continue reading
To All Who Served: A Heartfelt Veterans Day “Thank You” From Team VA Claims Insider
Dear Fellow Veterans, On this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, we want to take a moment to honor you, our nation’s heroes, with the deepest gratitude and respect. As fellow veterans... continue reading
The NEW MySBA Veteran Certification for Veteran Owned Small Businesses Explained
If you're a veteran entrepreneur running a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), there's exciting news coming your way! The Small... continue reading
2025 Social Security Increase: When is the Official 2025 COLA Announcement?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will officially announce the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:30am Eastern Time. This adjustment is critical for... continue reading
What Are The Taxes On Military Retirement?
Military retirement pay is a well-earned benefit for those who have dedicated years of service to our country. Understanding the tax implications of your military retirement pay can be a... continue reading
Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) Explained: What to Expect and How to Prepare!
If you're an active-duty service member dealing with a medical condition that affects your ability to perform your duties, you may have heard of the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL).... continue reading
38 States That Don’t Tax Military Retirement Pay At All
It’s no secret that state taxes can make a big difference in how much of your hard-earned military retirement pay you actually get to keep. The good news? As of 2024, 38 states fully exempt... continue reading
Military Retirement and Taxes Explained
When it comes to military retirement pay, understanding tax implications can be confusing and frustrating. But don't worry, I've got your six! If you're receiving regular military retirement... continue reading
Understanding the Military Blended Retirement System: What It Is and How It Works
The Military Blended Retirement System (BRS), implemented in 2018, introduced a significant change to the military retirement structure. It was designed to give more service members access to... continue reading