Are you in the military? Do you want to make 10% interest on a savings account? If so, the Savings Deposit Program (SDP) may be worth investigating. The Savings Deposit Program is available to all ...

For many veterans, the timing of monthly VA disability payments is essential for budgeting, bill-paying, and managing ...

According to a report by the Associated Press, the nation's third shutdown in 12 years is again stoking anxiety across the ranks because troops are working without pay. While back pay is expected once ...

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Until there ceases to be confusion on the subject of military service credit deposits, I'm going to keep writing about it. My recent column, Payback Time, addressed the issue of crediting military ...

Bottom line: Pay $6,152 and receive a permanent increase of $3,900 per year to your retirement benefits. The military service credit also may affect years of service needed for retirement eligibility.

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