Whether you're military or civilian, managing money is on everyone's minds. When it comes to managing your military pay, it's not just how much you earn; it's how much you keep, and how well you can leverage what you have.
Good military money management is all about leverage. Good credit enhances your military lifestyle, giving you access to high credit loans at low interest rates. Those lower interest rates can save you many thousands of dollars in payments over the life of a loan, money you can leverage to boost your military retirement savings, 529 College Plan for your military kids, or enrich your military family today in a variety of ways.
Protect your credit rating. Don't max out your credit cards. Live within your means. Pay your credit cards and bills on time, everytime. Avoid financial anxiety and live well, applying smart military sense to planning your money strategies.
The road to military financial success is paved with a history of good credit. In today's economy, always paying your bills on time - paying more than the minimums due on your credit cards - presents a challenge, whether you're on military deployment or stationed at home.
Every American pays taxes. As a military servicemember, you are entitled to some unique tax benefits, advantages, timesavers and rebates - a service to you for your military service to our country.
In this section of Military Hub, we'll update you on the best ways to leverage today's changing American economy. Whether the economy represents a challenge or an opportunity, as military servicemembers, you can thrive.