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Tips for Staying Under Your Basic Allowance for Housing
A Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH, is a nontaxable allowance paid to servicemembers to help cover their housing costs when government housing is neither provided nor available. It varies based upon location, the servicemember’s pay grade, and dependency status, and is based upon local, civilian housing costs. BAH is not intended to cover 100%…
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What Are VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits?
VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits are available as a supplement to the VA...
The Military Lending Act
The Military Lending Act was enacted by Congress in 2006 and expanded in 2015. Its...
Understanding the Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program works in partnership with the Post-9/11 GI Bill to provide...
What Happens to Life Insurance Policies in a Divorce
When you’re divorcing, life insurance policies may not be at the top of your mind,...
Why Self-Insurance Isn’t Always the Right Choice
“Self-insurance” refers to the choice to refrain from purchasing insurance and, instead,...
What Is Conditional Coverage?
When you apply for life insurance, you may be asked to make an initial payment in the...