The 2011 Military Travel Per Diem Rates have increased from the 2010 rates. The rates have been adjusted to $77 and is considered an average for a daily rate lodging expense. The rate for reimbursement on food and expenses have not changed from 2010 and will range from $46-71 for meals per day depending on your location. The current reimbursement rates for Privately owned … [Read more...]
2011 BAH Wyoming
Wyoming (FY2011) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 CHEYENNE … [Read more...]
Military Vacation Leave
One of the many benefits that most military personnel want to learn more about is the Vacation LEAVE. Vacation leave is time off that is paid so that you can have relief from your everyday pressures of the duties that being in the Military consists of. Leave is considered a right, and not a privilege, in the military. It is under Federal law that you are allowed this leave. … [Read more...]
2011 BAH West Virginia
West Virginia (FY2011) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 MORGANTOWN … [Read more...]
Budgeting in the Military
February 2011 By Stacey Abler It’s not yet pay day but there’s nothing in the house to eat and the baby needs diapers. Sometimes it’s hard to tell just where the money goes during the month unless you are using a tried and true system. Developing an envelope budget can help control your budget and make sure your money lasts until the next paycheck. Even if … [Read more...]