With federal budget cuts and an uncertain economy, it’s always wise for military families to keep a close eye on their personal finance decisions. Nowadays, it seems like it is pretty easy to create a budget and financial game plan; that’s because of the tried and true money rules that you read in magazines, newspapers and trusted websites. However, some of the … [Read more...]
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognized condition associated with traumatic events which an individual lives through. The diagnostic symptoms for PTSD include re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through flashbacks or nightmares, avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma, and increased arousal -- such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, anger, and … [Read more...]
Reserve Pay
With basic pay and 70 types of special pays and allowances, military pay is customized to your situation. Changes in pay grade, duty status, your military occupation, duty station, or deployment status can have an impact on your pay. 2012 Reserve Pay Day/Statement Schedule 2011 Guard and Reserve Drill Pay Reserve Income Replacement Program Special Pay Military Reserve … [Read more...]
Reserve Education Benefits
Education is one of the greatest benefits of serving in the Armed Forces. As a servicemember, veteran, or family member, you have special opportunities that can help provide money for school, support, and ways to save both time and money. MGIB-SR Update The benefit eligibility date for the MGIB-SR may be extend to include activation time plus 4 months. This will cause the … [Read more...]
Reserve Medical Benefits
TRICARE offers comprehensive, affordable health coverage with several health plan options, a robust pharmacy benefit, dental options, special programs and demonstrations. TRICARE Retired Reserve TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR), which is expected to begin this fall, will allow qualified members of the Retired Reserve and survivors to purchase TRICARE Standard coverage by paying … [Read more...]