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...]
5 Ways to Warm Up Winter
01-30-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Tara Crooks The perfect winter day? A weekend. Yes, a weekend. Or, a snow day? That would work, too. A day where the morning “plan” isn’t much more than staying in your jammies and pulling the covers back over your head. When you wake, a warm beverage by the fire, a family day full of … [Read more...]
Handling the Unexpected Job Offer
02-02-2015 07:00 AM Content provided courtesy of USAA. by Doug Nordman, founder of The-Military-Guide.com One day, you'll reach financial independence and enjoy life without working for a paycheck. When you retire from your military career (or from your civilian bridge career), then you'll be in charge of your schedule. You'll fill it with family time, travel, … [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...]
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is designed to allow military members to devote their full attention to their military duties. When servicemembers are fighting to secure our freedom in America, the last thing they want are distractions when it comes to civil obligations back home. The original relief act was passed by Congress during World War I. At the time it was … [Read more...]