Military Spouses

Planning
Stay organized and have a plan. Being prepared will make all the difference!

Allowances and Entitlements
Know what allowances you should get to avoid out of pocket expenses. Make sure to take advantage of your families entitlements.

 

Relocation / PCS
Frequent relocations are an accepted part of military life. Moving is challenging and can be disruptive and stressful.

BAH
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is an allowance prescribed by geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status.

 

More in Travel
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Military Travel Programs and Services
Find discounts for military travel on airline tickets, hotel reservations, cruises, car rental and military vacation travel.

 

Travel Discounts
Take advantage of your military benefits while traveling, and enjoy the savings.

Military Vacation
Vacation for service members is a time where military personnel get a chance to reconnect with their families and enjoy time away from the everyday stress and duties that being a service member incur.

 

Temporary Lodging Facilities for Families
Moving to a new duty station is difficult for even the most seasoned military families. Knowing what to expect and planning ahead will help ease the strain associated with your move.

 

Ten Ways to make money from Home

Are you looking for ways to work from home? Learn how to make money throught jobs that are compatible with the lifestyle of a military spouse.

MyCAA
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program has recently been expanded. Learn how you can get help with your career development and education.

Top Ten Employers
There are certain companies who are especially known for catering to the spouses of military personnel.

 

Spouses to Teachers (STT)
Spouses to Teachers is a project designed to assist spouses of active duty and reserve military members to become public school teachers

Pay Rates
Basic Pay is the fundamental component of military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member’s pay. A member’s grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received.

 

Making a Budget
Military spouses are often in charge of family finances. Things are sometimes different than in civilian life and there are undoubtedly a new variety of options for service members. Make sure you you have the information you need. Take advantage of this free Financial Education for Military Spouses.

Military Star Card
The Military Exchanges’ Credit Card – the MILITARY STAR Credit Card – is accepted at all service exchanges and can be used online and for catalog purchases. It can be used at all AAFES, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard Exchanges.

 

Military Loans
Military loans can be a good way to pay for emergencies, minor purchases, vacations, or for consolidating other debts that are at a higher interest rate than the military loan rate.

Debt Relief
Find a solution to getting out of debt, let the burden of bad credit, thousands of dollars in debt, and the stress of opening your bills stop you from reaching your financial goals.

 

Filing Taxes When a Service Member Is Deployed
The Internal Revenue Service has recognized that service members and their families often face special circumstances, and has put in place ways to make this annual obligation less of a burden.