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Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

33 hours ago

Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

8 days ago

Another career logistician takes the helm of the commissary agency

The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.

Military exchange online shoppers can now buy Home Depot appliances

Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.

2 weeks ago

How successful are military spouses in getting federal contracts?

Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

3 weeks ago

Could troops get a 100% housing allowance Jan. 1? What that would mean

Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

3 weeks ago

New Tricare dental rates take effect

Increases went into effect May 1.

4 weeks ago

Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families

More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

5 weeks ago

Expansion of commissary doorstep delivery program on hold, for now

Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

6 weeks ago

Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance

New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.

8 weeks ago

Last-minute tax tips: Changes and resources for military members

Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.

8 weeks ago

Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help

The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.

8 weeks ago

Hawaii civilians don’t owe taxes on Red Hill reimbursements, IRS says

Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.

8 weeks ago

More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance

Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?

2 months ago

DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

2 months ago

Commissary director to leave post March 31

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.'

3 months ago

Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam

Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.

3 months ago

Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.

3 months ago

Nearly half of junior enlisted spouses coped with food insecurity

Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey.

4 months ago

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The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.

The new director says he appreciates the impact of the commissary benefit on quality of life of troops and families.

Eligible military shoppers can buy Home Depot appliances tax-free at the online exchange store and some exchanges on Army and Air Force installations.

Lawmakers want data on how many military spouse-owned businesses bid for, and win, federal contracts.

Defense officials haven't made a decision about whether to restore the full housing allowance, but it could mean at least $100 extra a month for troops.

Increases went into effect May 1.

More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.

Prices for home delivery in the commissary pilot program have more than quadrupled as officials try to find a way to make the program work.

New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.

Use the free tax assistance available on some military installations, or the free tax software and tax consultants available through Military OneSource.

The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.

Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.

Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

When he was hired more than two year's ago, Bill Moore's mandate was to bring the stores 'into the 21st century.'

Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.

Higher percentages of Marine Corps and Army spouses reported food insecurity, in the DoD survey.