Amazon Prime Military and Veteran Discounts
I love Amazon Prime. In my personal opinion, it’s one of the best deals going in the tech sector. And it has added many new features since I first became a member years ago. There is only one...
View ArticleWill Military Members Get Paid if the Government Shuts Down?
Table of ContentsWhy Does the Government Shut Down?What Happens if the Government Shuts Down?Will Military Members Get Paid During a Government Shutdown?Most Recent Government Shutdowns and Impact on...
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2024 VA Loan Limits: How Much House Can You Buy with a VA Loan?
In 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs eliminated loan limits for service members and veterans who had their full loan entitlements. For those who only have a partial entitlement, the loan limit...
View Article2024 VA Service-Connected Disability Rates
Table of ContentsWill Disabled Veterans Get a VA Pay Increase In 2024?2024 VA Disability Pay ChartsVeteran OnlyVA Disability Rates: 10% – 20% (No Dependents)VA Disability Rates: 30% – 60% Without...
View Article2024 Military Pay Dates for Active-Duty Paychecks
One of the first steps in creating a budget is anticipating how much money you’ll make, and when you will have it. In general, military pay dates are easy to remember: You usually get paid on the...
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Free Tax Filing and Preparation for Military Members
Table of ContentsFree Tax-Preparation EligibilityFree Tax Service On Base – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Free Tax-Preparation Software for Military MembersMilitary...
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Is Cryptocurrency Taxed? A Guide to Taxes on Virtual Currency
Often, when I get into discussions about cryptocurrency or virtual currencies, I hear people say or imply that they can avoid taxes with cryptocurrency – as in, avoid ALL taxes with cryptocurrency....
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Military Tax Tips: Common Military Tax Situations and Mistakes
Table of ContentsLive and Work Outside Your State of Legal ResidenceHome of Record vs. State of Legal ResidenceCombat Zone Tax ExemptionBeing Stationed Overseas But Not In a Combat ZoneTax Extensions...
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What to Know About the COLA Trap
Why picking the wrong retirement date could cost you a lot of money Part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 legalized the failure to apply specific mechanisms to prevent...
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Upwards Childcare Assistance for Military Families
Founded in 2017 by a team of educators, care experts, and technology innovators with years of experience in early childhood care, Upwards is an attractive choice for some military families who may...
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