Career & Pay

Your Military Pay Doesn’t Match Your W-2. Here’s Why BAH And BAS Disappear At Tax Time

BAH and BAS help cover real life, but usually aren’t taxed. Here’s why your W-2 looks smaller and what military families need to know.

Google Beam Is Headed to USO Centers. Here’s What Military Families Should Know

Google Beam is coming to select USO centers in 2026. Here’s what military families know, what’s confirmed, and what hasn’t been announced yet.

Coast Guard March 13 Paycheck Confirmed: OMB Says Active Duty and Reservists Will Be Paid

With payday hours away, Coast Guard families still have no confirmation from DHS or OMB whether the March 13th paycheck will arrive.

Applications Open for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Scholarships and Interest-Free Education Loans

Applications are open for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society scholarships and interest-free education loans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.

2026 CONUS COLA Rates: Eligibility, How Much Pay Is Cut, and What to Expect

Military pay will change in 2026, as cuts to CONUS COLA reduce take-home income for many service members. Find out where, who, and how much is affected.

The End of the Penny & How it Will Affect Prices at Exchanges

The American one-cent piece has, after nearly three centuries, retired. Here’s how its end will change costs at your local PX.

DoD Confirms 2026 BAH Rates After Brief Leak: Here’s What’s Changing

DoD confirms a 4.2% increase in 2026 BAH rates after a brief leak. Here’s what the new housing allowance changes mean for service members and families.

LEAKED: 2026 BAH Rates Show 4.2% Average Increase (See the Numbers)

The 2026 BAH tables briefly appeared on the Defense Travel Management Office’s (DTMO) website on December 10th, using the same format and methodology as...

Shutdown Fairness Act: Ensuring Military Pay During Shutdowns

Shutdown Fairness Act ensures military and essential workers receive pay during government shutdowns. Learn how it impacts military families.

Government Shutdown: 300% Spike in Military Families Using Food Pantries

The government shutdown causes a 300% increase in military families relying on food pantries, highlighting a deepening financial crisis.