Survivor Benefit plan: This plan provides a portion of a military retiree’s pay to surviving dependents, including spouses and children. Enrollment in the plan usually takes place at retirement, according to Marcus Miller, a certified financial planner at Mainstay Capital in Jacksonville, Florida,...
The VA and DoD provide military education benefits for active duty, veterans, spouses, dependents, and Guard and Reserve. Education benefits for veterans can help cover the costs of tuition, housing, books and supplies, and other fees.
The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill is one of the most valuable benefits for military personnel wishing to pursuehigher education after service. It covers tuition and fees, provides a monthly housing allowance, and an annual stipend for books and supplies. For those not using the G.I. Bill themselves...
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Service members who joined the military on or after September 8, 1980 qualify for the High-36retirement plan, which calculates benefits based on the average of your highest 36 months of base pay. Members under the High 3 plan can also contribute to the TSP, but there aren’t any matching...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides dozens of federal benefits to veterans and their dependents, including VA home loans, educational assistance, disability compensation and more. As a military veteran, you may apply for a home loan that is guaranteed by the federal government. Depar...
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Rates for special monthly compensation depend on several factors, including the number of dependents. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Dependency and indemnity compensation is a helpful monthly benefit for those who have lost a loved one who served in the military. If you are a surviving spouse...
It does not increase for additional family members. For dual-military couples with no children, both spouses get the without-dependents rate. If the couple has children, one spouse receives the with-dependent BAH rate, while the other gets the without dependents rate....
Tax benefits for members of the military As a veteran or service member, you have given much of your life to serve our country. You’ve also sacrificed financially during your time in service. As a “thank you,” the government offers many financial benefits to service members and their fam...