Category Archives: Military Pay

… The ad by Government Benefits Analysts Inc. headlined with a large attention banner, explains that many veterans or widows of veterans are eligible for benefits of “up to $20,924 a year tax-free!” The ad then asks veterans to call … Continue reading →

Reveille and Hyperbole:As employers and industries throughout the country progressively realize the value of hiring military veterans, MilitaryStars, the nation’s largest military career expo company, continues its rollout of new venues throughout 2006. Phoenix, AZ will play host to MilitaryStars’ … Continue reading →

Survivor benefits: An exit strategy for insurance? A financial planner says many military retirees were misinformed about a “survivor benefits plan,” and time is ticking away to sign up for it. BY CHRIS FLORES 247-4738 September 17, 2006 When Steve … Continue reading →

Survivor benefits: An exit strategy for insurance? A financial planner says many military retirees were misinformed about a “survivor benefits plan,” and time is ticking away to sign up for it. BY CHRIS FLORES 247-4738 September 17, 2006 When Steve … Continue reading →

Another Really Nice Tax Law Change The HERO Act allows retroactive IRA contributions to both traditional and Roth IRAs for those service members and their spouses, if applicable, who are serving in combat zones. The HERO Act allows IRA contributions … Continue reading →

You may look at the current US Reserve Forces Retirement System as a fragmented house of cards rife with inequities. Or you may feel it’s run exactly as it should be. But of a certainty, if you are a retirement … Continue reading →

Here’s the third installment in our six part Military Pay series. Other posts are here: Introduction In return for years of service, the military offers an array of benefits for retirees, including a pension adjusted every year for inflation, money … Continue reading →

Here’s the third installment in our six part Military Pay series. Other posts are here: Introduction In return for years of service, the military offers an array of benefits for retirees, including a pension adjusted every year for inflation, money … Continue reading →

Here’s the second installment in our six part Military Pay series. Other posts are here: Introduction In return for years of service, the military offers an array of benefits for retirees, including a pension adjusted every year for inflation, money … Continue reading →

Here’s the second installment in our six part Military Pay series. Other posts are here: Introduction In return for years of service, the military offers an array of benefits for retirees, including a pension adjusted every year for inflation, money … Continue reading →