Disney announced new military discounts for active duty U.S. military personnel in 2015 known as the Armed Forces Salute. These new military deals include special pricing on theme park tickets and accommodations. See below for the details. The Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, CA and is known by many as the "happiest place on earth". Active duty and retired U.S. … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Pay Chart
When you join the Army Reserve you will earn competitive pay in addition to the income from your civilian job. You will receive regular paychecks for one weekend per month unit training and two weeks of field training each year. The higher your rank the higher your paycheck. Below is a list of the Basic Pay that Army Reserve Soldiers should expect to receive. This does not … [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...]
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...]
4 Ways to Prepare for Negotiations With the Auto Dealer
01-29-2015 02:32 PM Content provided courtesy of USAA. Buying a new car can be a white-knuckle ride. Emotions run in the red, salespeople push for breakneck decisions and financing comes with tricky twists and turns. But here are four steps USAA suggests to help you negotiate the course safely and cross the finish line with a deal you are happy about. Stick to the … [Read more...]