Inflation is on the rise and many United States military members are wondering whether their paycheck is sufficient. The price of consumer goods increased 8.5% year-over-year as of March 2022. It is the largest inflationary increase in more than 40 years. The cost of everything is soaring. Gas prices are more than $4 per gallon. The retail […]
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Top Government Jobs for Veterans in 2022
Some of the best job opportunities for veterans come from the federal government. In 2018, the US Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, reported that 31% of government jobs across 28 agencies were held by veterans. While branches of the US Armed Forces obviously employ many veterans through military jobs, here are some of the top agencies […]
Military Retirement Pay Will Now Be Tax Free in These 5 States
Thanks to new laws that were passed, military retirement pay will now be tax free in five more states. Over 100,000 military retirees will benefit from the new laws and see extra money in their pockets. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program – Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz […]
Biden Signs Four Bills Into Law for Veterans
President Biden has signed four new bills into law affecting veterans and their families. He said the bills were part of America’s duty to take care of military members after they serve our country. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program – Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz “We prepare […]
Recent Veterans Benefits News You Need to Know
According to the 2018 census, there are 18 million veterans in the United States. Recently, there have been changes in military members and many veterans benefits. These changes will benefit millions of military members and veterans across the country. You need to know these changes to get the most out of these benefits. What’s new for military and veterans benefits […]
Biden Announces Expansion of Veterans Benefits for Burn Pit Victims
President Biden has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding benefits to veterans who have developed certain respiratory cancers because of their links to exposure to toxic burn pits. The VA confirmed they are adding nine burn pit-related respiratory cancers to the list of military service-connected disabilities. The move will make victims eligible […]
US Military Veterans Helping with Ukraine
The Russo-Ukrainian War has been ongoing since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and parts of Ukraine came under pro-Russian rule. The situation greatly intensified on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops invaded the neighboring Ukraine. Since that date, the world has been filled with images and stories from the unfolding events in Eastern Europe. Almost 4 […]
Veteran Health Benefits: Understanding Priority Groups
Veterans are eligible for healthcare through the US Department of Veterans Affairs if they have a history of active duty in military, naval, or air service. While the VA’s veteran health benefits could be better, they can still help cover the cost of service-connected injuries and disabilities. These benefits could boost veterans’ quality of life after they […]
Here’s the Scoop on Costco’s Military Discount
Costco has decided to offer military members and veterans a discount when they enroll in a new membership. The promotion is for a $20 Costco Shop Card, and it can only be redeemed by new members. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous Mortgage Relief Program – Confirm Eligibility in 60 Seconds with Quick Quiz […]
Dependents of Certain Disabled Vets Will Now Be Allowed to Fly Space-Available
There was a regulation change that went into effect which allows dependents of some disabled veterans to fly on space-available flights. In order to be eligible, they must be a dependent family member of a permanently or totally disabled veteran. Back in 2019, disabled vets started being allowed to fly space-available on military aircraft, but […]