AUGUST 11, 2023 - Childcare is just one of the costly realities of raising a family. But the Defense Department has made a new tool available to help eligible military families meet that challenge. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, is a financial benefit that will be made available to eligible service members beginning in 2024. It will enable them to … [Read more...]
Act Now to Secure Your Hard-Earned VA Home Loan
JUNE 8, 2023 - VA-backed home loans offer several advantages, including 100% financing. Are you thinking about buying a home but are worried about money for a down payment, a low credit score or even a previous bankruptcy or foreclosure? You may want to check out your heard- earned VA home loan benefit. There are several benefits to using a VA home loan. When using a … [Read more...]
Active duty US Armed Forces, Veterans and Military Spouses can build a custom home with the VA loan
JUNE 12, 2023 - Building a home takes lots of planning and is much different than buying a pre-built home. Although they are different in many ways, they also have similarities. When starting the process to either build a home or buy a home it's important to first do your due diligence. Buying a home that is available on the market is usually significantly faster than building … [Read more...]
DOD Updates Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance Adjustment Process
MAY 3, 2023 - The Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (OCOLA) is an allowance that ensures our Service members who are assigned to a permanent duty station outside the contiguous U.S. (OCONUS) (i.e., foreign countries, U.S. territories, Alaska, and Hawaii) maintain the same level of purchasing power as Service members stationed in CONUS locations — not less purchasing power, but … [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...]