APRIL 28, 2023 - After repealing the widow’s tax in 2019 and gradually phasing it out over the past three years, Congress has authorized a once-in-a-generation open enrollment period for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). These circumstances have created a unique and valuable opportunity for veterans and their families to adjust their retirement plan for greater security and … [Read more...]
Child Survivor Benefit Plan Coverage Considerations
APRIL 13, 2023 - Planning for retirement is exciting, but it can get complicated quickly. Trained Retirement Services Officers (RSOs) are ready to give you the information you need to make informed decisions. Make sure to bring your spouse to all retirement planning sessions so that you both hear the same information. Sometimes spouses hear things differently or focus on … [Read more...]
Army Emergency Relief Gives Dollars to Soldiers
APRIL 12, 2023 – When life takes an unexpected turn and money runs short, some may feel there is nowhere to turn in their time of need. Army Emergency Relief (AER) recognizes these difficult times and is here to help by supplying funds in the form of grants, scholarships, and zero-interest loans to Soldiers and family members for exactly these situations. “AER is all about … [Read more...]
DoD Announces New Bereavement Leave Benefit
MARCH 31, 2023 - The Department of Defense announced March 29, a new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members who suffer the loss of their spouses or children. Directive-type Memorandum 23-003 – "Bereavement Leave for Service Members" implements the policy and procedures for the administration of bereavement leave for service members across the … [Read more...]
Service Members Get Extended Parental Leave
MARCH 30, 2023 - The Defense Department issued a new policy to provide 12 weeks of paid, non-chargeable parental leave to service members who have a child through birth, adoption or a long-term foster care placement of at least 24 months. These 12 weeks of parental leave, which became effective Dec. 27, come in addition to authorized convalescent leave for service members … [Read more...]