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Military Life Money Moments
Military life moves your money in ways civilian guides never cover. Here is the money side of each moment, in everyday words, with the benefits and deadlines most people miss.
HUB REVIEWED JULY 2026
Information for the military community, not financial advice. What fits your situation is always your call.
DEPLOYMENT
Deployment Money Guide
The Savings Deposit Program (10% on up to $10,000), the SCRA 6% interest cap, the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion, Family Separation Allowance, and a pre-deployment money checklist.
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PCS & MOVING
PCS Money Guide
Your PCS entitlements (DLA, TLE, per diem), the PPM move and its tradeoffs, BAH changes at the new station, the sell-versus-rent factors, and the moving money timeline.
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PCS & MOVING
Military Mover's Guide
The lodging money (TLE and TLA), overseas moves, pet transportation reimbursement, the retirement move and its 3-year window, separation moves, and moving after service.
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PCS & MOVING
Home Sale & Purchase Guide
Selling or buying on orders: the military capital gains extension, SCRA protections for homeowners, the VA loan on the next house, and disability-related housing benefits.
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ETS & SEPARATION
ETS & Separation Money Guide
Leaving without retiring: the SGLI-to-VGLI deadline, the health-coverage cliff, unemployment (UCX), selling leave, and the separation timeline.
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RETIREMENT
Military Retirement Money Guide
Retired pay (High-3 and BRS), the BRS lump-sum option, the SBP decision, VA disability and concurrent receipt, and retiree TRICARE.
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TRANSITION SUPPORT
Veteran Transition Support
Where to get help: free VA claims help, jobs and training, counseling, and emergency money, from the VA, Vet Centers, and vetted nonprofits.
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VA BENEFITS
VA Benefits Orientation
The four doors of the VA, the 2026 disability pay table, what a rating unlocks, the free accredited help system, and the claim shark warning signs.
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SURVIVING FAMILIES
Survivor & Burial Benefits Guide
The first 30 days after a death, DIC and its 2026 rates, the Survivors Pension, SBP after the offset ended, and burial and memorial benefits.
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AGING & CARE
Aging, Long-Term Care & Caregivers Guide
The three systems that pay for care (the VA, Medicare, your state), the caregiver programs, Aid & Attendance, and the turning-65 Medicare and TRICARE For Life decisions.
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COMING NEXT
Growing Family
More money moments are on the way: a new baby and DEERS, TRICARE enrollment, BAH changes, childcare, and the money moves that come with a growing military family.
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