This guide provides an overview of benefits with helpful resources to provide comprehensive insights into military compensation, pensions, and retirement strategies across various branches. It’s structured to aid in making informed decisions for a secure financial future, ensuring that every detail of m...
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Spouses may also be entitled to other military retirement benefits outside of retirement pay. For example, the MilitaryThrift Savings Plan (TSP)is a divisible asset in divorce, just like civilian retirement accounts. A court order will specify the division, either as a percentage or a fixed amo...
Clearly both service members and spouses would like to see more from the Pentagon. There’s no doubt that the subject ofCareeris a fragile topic impacting the stability of the military family. The question is identical for both the member and spouse: ...
Spouses may also be entitled to other military retirement benefits outside of retirement pay. For example, the MilitaryThrift Savings Plan (TSP)is a divisible asset in divorce, just like civilian retirement accounts. A court order will specify the division, either as a percentage or a fixed amo...
Spouses who were interviewed by GAO reiterated long-standing concerns about challenges they face in the working world. Reports of being underpaid, overqualified, having few opportunities for career advancement and not earning retirement benefits were chief among their concerns. While other civ...
Military personnel, especially those in active combat zones, have several tax benefits available to them. One of the most important is the filing extension available for those on active duty overseas, which offers soldiers and their families some flexibi
Conversely, social support, particularly from spouses, is considered a potential protective factor for veterans [20]. Moreover, certain aspects of military culture, such as its emphasis on resilience, self-reliance, and avoidance of expressing vulnerable feelings, can cause mental health issues among...
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