President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay.

US service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise starting January 2026, confirmed by President Trump’s defense policy bill.

Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The increase mirrors Social Security and VA adjustments and adds $28 per $1,000 ...

From building a solid financial foundation to preparing for emergencies and planning for retirement, the results of a recent survey confirmed that military service can translate to a better financial ...

Military households reported more savings and confidence in their retirement prospects than non-military households, according to annual survey results released recently by the Employee Benefit ...

Choosing where to live after leaving the military isn’t just about weather or being close to family. For thousands of veterans, tax policy can make a big difference in their quality of life during ...

Should military retirement income be exempt from state taxation? That’s the goal of one of the very first bills filed for the 2025-26 legislative session. From Sen. Kelly Seyarto, a Republican whose ...

A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research suggests that military households are in a stronger financial position and exhibit more confidence in their retirement ...

Brief overview of dividend income and current accounts associated. Discuss means of creating passive income before retiring. We’ll look at the Thrift Savings Plan and why service members should be ...