“the only way that you are ever going to get to the other side of this journey.. Is that you have to suffer, to grow, to grow you must suffer” ”  – David Goggins

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Army Curbs Popular Education Benefit to Control Costs

The U.S. Army is scaling back its popular Credentialing Assistance (CA) program, a move designed to rein in rising costs. The decision, announced today, will significantly reduce the annual benefit amount and impose stricter eligibility criteria. Introduced in 2020, Army CA provided soldiers with up to $4,000 annually to pursue civilian certifications in high-demand fields…

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Military Travel Tips and Tricks

Traveling for duty can be exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges.…

Hilton Honors™ Military Program

Navigating the transition from military to civilian life can be a complex and challenging journey.…

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Emergency Financial Assistance: A Comprehensive Guide

Financial emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, and junior enlisted military personnel are no exception. Whether…

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How to Negotiate with Creditors

As a soldier, managing finances can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with creditors.…

What is FIRE?

What is FIRE

The FIRE Movement: Achieving Financial Independence and Early Retirement The concept of retiring early may…

2023 Proposed Military Pay Chart

2023 Proposed Military Pay Chart

The current proposed increase to military base pay is 4.6% for 2021. Last year it…

Army to Launch New Google Email Accounts

Army to Launch New Google Email Accounts

You may now finally get an Army email account. The army transitioned from Microsoft Enterprise…

Congress's Fight For Military Against Inflation

Congress’s Fight For Military Against Inflation

As of today, service members will be likely getting a 4.6% pay raise in 2023…

Automatically Download All Financial Statements Including LES Every Month

Automatically Download All Financial Statements Including LES Every Month

Keeping good financial records is important for many reasons. They can be used for tax…

A new email masking service to protect your privacy and data

A new email masking service to protect your privacy and data

Email is often the primary means of contact for online services. Whenever you sign up…