The Military Wallet

Personal finance for military, veterans, and their families

RSS Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Google Plus
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact – Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet
    • Archives
  • Podcasts
  • Benefits
    • Veterans Benefits Guide
    • VA Health Care Eligibility
    • Veterans Benefits Articles
    • GI Bill Articles
    • VA Loans Articles
    • Search GI Bill Schools
    • VA Loan Rates – Purchase or Refinance
  • VA Disability
    • VA Disability Rates
    • How Disability Rates Are Determined
    • Can VA Reduce Your Disability Rating?
    • Add Dependents to Disability Claim
    • VA Disability & Retirement Pay
    • Concurrent Receipt
    • Combat Related Special Compensation
  • Military Money
    • Insurance
    • Investing
    • Military Money
    • Personal Finance
    • Retirement
    • Taxes
    • CD Rates – National High Yield Rates
    • Savings Account Interest Rates
  • Discounts
    • Veterans Day
    • Deals / Discounts
    • Military Travel Discounts
    • Armed Forces Vacation Club
    • Military Discounts – Retail
    • Home Depot and Lowe’s 10% Military Discounts
  • Thrift Savings Plan
    • How to Manage TSP
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives

Archives

Pages:

  • Almost Done – Please Confirm!
  • Archives
  • CD Rates – National High Yield Rates
  • Contact – Ryan Guina @ The Military Wallet
  • GI Bill Guide – Benefits, Eligibility, Transfer Rules, Refunds, and More
  • Insurance
  • Military Friendly Schools
  • Newsletter Confirmation Page – Thank You!
  • Privacy Policy
  • Savings Account Interest Rates
  • Search GI Bill Schools
  • Sign up for our FREE E-Mail Newsletter
  • Sitemap
  • The Military Wallet Advertising Policy
  • VA Loan Rates – Apply for a VA Loan or Streamline Refinance
  • Welcome to The Military Wallet!
  • Write for Us

Categories:

  • Banking
  • Benefits
  • Civilian Life
  • Credit / Debt
  • Credit-Cards
  • Deals / Discounts
  • Featured
  • GI Bill
  • Insurance
  • Investing
  • Military Life
  • Military Money
  • Off Duty
  • Personal Finance
  • Podcasts
  • Retirement
  • Scams / Fraud
  • Taxes
  • Thrift Savings Plan
  • VA Loans

Authors:

  • Alex Hopkin (2)
  • Byron Chen (1)
  • Chris Mandia (9)
  • Emily Guy Birken (8)
  • Forrest Baumhover (1)
  • Guest (5)
  • Hank Coleman (11)
  • Kevin Mulligan (5)
  • Kristi Muse (20)
  • Laura Adams (9)
  • Mark Hull (1)
  • Marvin Simms (1)
  • Miranda Marquit (9)
  • Ryan Guina (511)

Monthly:

  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007

Recent Posts:

  • Chase Bank Sign Up Bonus – New Customers Can Earn up to $350 When Opening New Accounts
  • 2016 TurboTax Review – Take the Complication Out of Military Taxes with TurboTax
  • 2016 Military Tax Form Release Dates – Dates W2s, 1099s and Other Forms Are Available on myPay
  • 2017 IRS Tax Refund Schedule – 2016 Tax Year
  • 2017 BAH Rates – Current Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
  • BAH Guide – Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Frequently Asked Questions
  • Christmas Gift Ideas for Military Members
  • TRICARE Roundtable Discussion – The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE
  • 2017 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits & Rules – Deployed Contributions, Agency Match, & More
  • Care Package Ideas for Holiday Deployments
  • 2016 Veterans Day Free Activities, Events, & Attractions
  • 2016 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts
  • 2016 Veterans Day Freebies, Retail Discounts, and Special Offers
  • 2016 USPS Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates for Military Members
  • McCormick and Schmick’s Veterans Appreciation Day
  • Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday – Free Dinner for Veterans
  • Military Overseas Voting – How to Register for Absentee Ballot
  • How Military Members Can Get Out of a Cell Phone Contract
  • Separating from Active Duty – When is it Time to Leave the Military?
  • Flu Season – Get a Free Flu Shot and Vaccinations from the VA
  • Guard & Reserve Retirement Points – How to Earn More Points Before Retirement
  • AAFES and Military Exchanges to Allow Veterans to Shop Online – Coming in 2017
  • Blue Star Museums – Free Admission for Military Members and their Families
  • VA Disability Claim Myths – 12 Facts You Need to Know About Filing a VA Disability Claim
  • New Military Retirement Plan – Military Bloggers Discuss The Pros and Cons
  • Understanding the Military Survivor Benefit Plan
  • Armed Forces Vacation Club – Discounted Resort Stays for Our Nation’s Military Members
  • Hale Koa Hotel & Resort
  • What Happens When You Die? How Your Survivor’s Benefits Can Provide for Your Family if You Die
  • VA Loan Streamline Refinance – How the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan Can Save You Thousands
  • Affordable Mental Health Options for Veterans and their Families
  • 2016 Memorial Day Military Discounts
  • Replacement Dog Tags – Where to Get Them, and What You Need to Know Before Buying
  • Should I Lie to Join the Military?
  • Emergency Financial Help Services for Military Families
  • New Federal Veterans ID Card Coming Soon
  • How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever.
  • Tax Preparation Made Easy – Tips for Organizing Your Tax Documents and Keeping Stellar Tax Records
  • How Divorce Can Affect Your Military Pay
  • Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
  • Life Insurance Options for Military Members
  • Buy Back Military Service for Civil Service Retirement Credits with a Military Service Credit Deposit
  • Veterans with PTSD or TBI May Be Eligible for Military Discharge Upgrade
  • Getting Reimbursement for a PPM Move
  • How I Plan to Pay for My Children’s College with the GI Bill and 529 Plans
  • Tips for Running a Small Business While Serving in the Military
  • Transfer Your GI Bill Benefits Now! Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer Changes Coming
  • Understanding Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits, Eligibility, and More
  • Who Should You Grant Power of Attorney to When You Deploy?
  • Why TSP Has Enough Diversification for Any Investor (Unless Investing is Your Hobby)
  • Personal Capital Review – Manage Your Money and Investments Free
  • Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
  • Reporting Health Insurance Coverage on Your Taxes is Required – What You Need to Know
  • REAL ID ACT Means Military Bases No Longer Accept IDs from Five States
  • 2016 Retired Military Pay Dates and Retirement Account Statements
  • Help for Homeless Veterans – Organizations, Programs, and Opportunities to Make a Difference
  • Tax Benefits of Deployment – Combat Pay, Tax Filing Extensions, and Much More
  • Salary Negotiation – The Most Important Skill they Don’t Talk About When you Separate from the Military
  • Amazon Prime – A Great Deal for Military Members
  • 7 Financial New Year Resolutions for Military Families
  • Military Holiday Traditions for Deployments – Wallet Friendly Ways to Stay Connected Over the Holidays
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) – Program Eligibility, Benefits, and Why it is Ending
  • How to Get the Most from Your Thrift Savings Plan
  • COLA – Cost of Living Adjustments
  • 2017 VA Service-Connected Disability Compensation Rates
  • How to Register a New Family Member in DEERS – The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Registration System
  • How Your MWR Saves You Money
  • 10 Free Activities for Military Families
  • Tricare 101: The Links and Numbers You Need to Know
  • The VA Denied My Disability Claim. Now What?
  • Moving Overseas? It’s Essential to Understand the Family Clearance Process
  • 2017 Montgomery GI Bill Rates – How Much is Your MGIB Benefit Worth?
  • Underutilized Benefits Available to Military Families
  • What are You Doing to Improve the Quality of Your Life?
  • VA Accelerated Learning Programs – Free IT Training for Veterans
  • How to Reduce Interest Rates under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
  • Health Care Benefits After Separating from the Military
  • TRICARE Mail Order Prescriptions Now a Requirement for Many
  • Veterans Choice Program – Updated Rules Expand Coverage to More Veterans
  • USAA Now Offers Members Free Credit Scores and Credit Monitoring
  • Congress to Slash BAH for Dual Military Couples and Military Members Who Share Housing?
  • VA Disability Compensation Withholding, Offset, & Recoupment
  • Office of Personnel Management Breached – Hackers Steal 21.5M SSNs and Over 1 Million Fingerprints
  • Military & Veteran Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples
  • Thrift Savings Plan Rollover Guide – How to Transfer Your TSP into an IRA – with Instructions for Tax-Exempt Contributions
  • Disney World Military Discounts – Discount Park Hopper Pass
  • New Military Retirement Plan – Proposed Benefits Changes
  • Military to Civilian Transition Tips (Podcast 17)
  • Understanding Guard and Reserve Points – How to Earn Points, and How they Affect Your Retirement
  • Guard and Reserve Handbook – Pay, Benefits, & Career Information
  • VA Health Care Eligibility
  • Can I Get Out of the Military Early?
  • Microsoft Office Military Discount
  • TradeKing Promotional Code – $200 Cash or $1,000 Commission Free Trades!
  • Bill Proposal Would Allow Veterans to Use Post-9/11 GI Bill as Collateral for Small Business Loan
  • Waiver of VA Compensation to Receive Military Pay – VA Form 21-8951
  • Should I Join The Military While They Are Downsizing? (Podcast 015)
  • Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill – Tips to Make the Most of Your Benefits (Podcast 014)
  • Reserve IDT Travel Reimbursements
  • TSA PreCheck for Military Members and Wounded Warriors
Copyright © The Military Wallet 2007 - 2017 All Rights Reserved. About | Contact | Privacy Policy | Advertising Policy | Sitemap
*General Disclaimer: TheMilitaryWallet.com is not connected with the Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content on this site should not be considered professional financial advice. *Editorial Disclaimer: References to third party products, rates, and offers may change without notice. We may receive compensation through affiliate or advertising relationships from products mentioned on this site. However, we do not accept compensation for positive reviews; all reviews on this site represent the opinions of the author. *Advertising Disclaimer: The credit card offers that appear on this site are from credit card companies from which we receive compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers.