The short answer is yes. You can join the Army with a GED. Is it as easy to join the Army with a GED as it is with a high school diploma? No, it is much more difficult to join the Army with a GED compared to a high school diploma. As of 2015, when you apply to join the Army, your education qualifications will determine what Tier you are in. The three Tiers are: - … [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...]
5 Ways to Warm Up Winter
01-30-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Tara Crooks The perfect winter day? A weekend. Yes, a weekend. Or, a snow day? That would work, too. A day where the morning “plan” isn’t much more than staying in your jammies and pulling the covers back over your head. When you wake, a warm beverage by the fire, a family day full of … [Read more...]
Handling the Unexpected Job Offer
02-02-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Doug Nordman, founder of The-Military-Guide.com One day, you'll reach financial independence and enjoy life without working for a paycheck. When you retire from your military career (or from your civilian bridge career), then you'll be in charge of your schedule. You'll fill it with family time, travel, … [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...]