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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 plain language, with the benefits and deadlines most people miss.

A deployment, a PCS, a separation, a retirement, each one changes your pay, your taxes, or your benefits, sometimes in your favor, if you know what to claim. These guides lay out what applies at each moment, how it works, and where to verify it. It is 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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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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COMING NEXT
New Duty Station & Growing Family
More money moments are on the way, the money side of a new station, a new baby, and the changes that come with each.
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