OCTOBER 10, 2019 - Fort Knox financial specialists agree uncontrolled personal spending is a real problem for many Soldiers. Mounting debts can mean dire consequences to a military career, family life and financial futures. “Budgeting is absolutely critical to getting out of debt,” said Ronald Rowland, a financial counselor with the Soldier For Life: Transition Assistance … [Read more...]
Navy Offers Reimbursement Details for Those Returning Post Dorian
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 - As personnel in Navy Region Southeast return after Hurricane Dorian, the command offers details on reimbursement of expenses for those who were evacuated as authorized by Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, commander of Navy Region Southeast. Per Diem – the money authorized to cover lodging, food, and incidentals – is authorized to be paid to evacuees at the rate of … [Read more...]
MyNavy Financial Literacy App Provides Roadmap to Success
AUGUST 28, 2019 - Achieving your personal financial goals is not easy, but the Navy is helping Sailors and their families with the updated release of MyNavy Financial Literacy app, Aug. 26. The app is part of Sailor 2025, the Navy’s program to empower Sailors by providing them the necessary tools to easily manage all aspects of their careers and life. The app allows Sailors … [Read more...]
Exchange Shoppers Can Double the Savings During Back-to-School ‘Tax Holidays’
JULY 16, 2019 - At the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, every day is a tax holiday. While several states are offering back-to-school tax-free weekends, military shoppers can double up on the savings as the Exchange is offering an additional discount to match the local tax savings. Exchanges in the 16 states that are hosting tax holidays will offer a percentage off … [Read more...]
Army Reduces Insurance Payments for Weather, Natural Disasters
JUNE 28, 2019 - Effective May 29, the Army will no longer pay claims for personal property loss due to weather and natural disasters. On May 29, Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper signed Army Directive 2019-21, Restrictions on Personnel Claims Payments, eliminating payments to Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians for damage or destruction of personal property … [Read more...]