FEBRUARY 24, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 compared to the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching contributions for 2015. The Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit each year on the amount that an … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Join the Military
Joining the United States Military is a great way to launch or advance your career. From the extensive job opportunities and unrivaled experience to the paid training, exceptional benefits and generous educational assistance programs, the U.S. Military can help you establish your future as a professional. And it's one place where you can be assured that what you do makes a … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Pay Chart
When you join the Army Reserve you will earn competitive pay in addition to the income from your civilian job. You will receive regular paychecks for one weekend per month unit training and two weeks of field training each year. The higher your rank the higher your paycheck. Below is a list of the Basic Pay that Army Reserve Soldiers should expect to receive. This does not … [Read more...]
Military Pay Chart 2015
Basic Pay According to the Department of Defense announcement on December 22, 2014 in Washington D.C., most service members will receive a one percent pay raise in basic pay. For example, an E-4 that has 3 years of service will see an increase in basic pay of $22.20 per month. An O-3 with 6 years of service will receive a basic pay increase of $54.30 per month in 2015. General … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss the Roth TSP Deadline
01-19-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Tim Kiesow, CFP®, ChFC® If you’re in the active-duty Army, Navy or Air Force and contributing to a Roth TSP account, here’s a worthwhile New Year’s resolution: Do a little paperwork in January so you can keep putting away money for retirement. These service branches will … [Read more...]