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From managing your finances, to buying a new car or home, Mil Money provides advice to U.S. service members.

Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops

These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.

10 days ago

Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance

Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.

5 weeks ago

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Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs

Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.

Military families may get better access to mental health care

Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.

8 weeks ago

Fed retirement plan ends year with positive returns

Here’s how the TSP did in December.

2 months ago

New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1

Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.

2 months ago

Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere

The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.

3 months ago

Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024

With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.

3 months ago

Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future

Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.

3 months ago

Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024

Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.

3 months ago

Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shopping

Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.

3 months ago

Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines

Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.

3 months ago

Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

3 months ago

Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday

The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.

3 months ago

‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license

The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.

4 months ago

App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases

Families can save money by 'renting' their child care slot when they'll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.

4 months ago

Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

4 months ago

Privatized military housing at Fort Meade, Md.

Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?

No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.

4 months ago

Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024

Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.

4 months ago