Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The ...

From building a solid financial foundation to preparing for emergencies and planning for retirement, the results of a recent survey confirmed that military service can translate to a better financial ...

A military veteran retired from the army after 35 years and collects $220k per year at 57. That income comes from an army pension, VA disability, TSP, and dividends. The veteran also has a $5.5 ...

Congress, after many years, finally passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law Jan 6, 2025. This Act repeals two provisions of federal law that reduce the Social Security ...

Rep. Mike Levin is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to eliminate all state income taxes on military retirement pensions. The California Democratic’s letter to the governor, which he sent Monday, comes just ...

Retirement has been on my mind. Instead of hypotheticals, the planning has become very real. Just a few more months until “game time.” I can see clearly that the key to a successful retirement isn’t ...

If you're a retired military personnel, where you choose to spend your post-service years can significantly help you get ahead financially. Some states offer tax breaks and exemptions on military ...

Should military retirement income be exempt from state taxation? That’s the goal of one of the very first bills filed for the 2025-26 legislative session. From Sen. Kelly Seyarto, a Republican whose ...