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Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere
The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.
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Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024
With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.
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Financial troubles cloud enlisted retirement home’s future
Without financial fixes, the enlisted retirement home may not be able to serve its veteran residents in the future, a new watchdog report warns.
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Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
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Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shopping
Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.
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Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
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Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
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Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday
The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.
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‘A victory for all military spouses’ in court fight over job license
The lawsuit victory sets a precedent for other military spouses facing problems with job license portability.
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App for ‘subletting’ child care slots expands to all Air Force bases
Families can save money by 'renting' their child care slot when they'll be away, and other families get needed short-term child care.
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Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024
Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.
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From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
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Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
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Thrift Savings Plan rule change aimed at spurring savings growth
The Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
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Do these computers sold at Navy Exchanges pose a cyber threat?
Lawmakers say the exchange shouldn't sell the computers to service members or incentivize "purchases with tax-free, discounted prices."
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