How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with China
The chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costs
The military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.
By Karen Jowers
Military retiree COLA may shrink in 2024. Here’s why that’s OK.
Experts predict a much lower cost-of-living adjustment to retirement pay and annuities as inflation rates cool off.
Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds
The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.
2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan
Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."
By Army Brig. Gen. ret. Michael Meese
The best and worst ways to save for retirement as a military spouse
A financial expert discusses what a new law to help military spouses save for retirement means for families on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff
Big changes in your savings plan have taken effect
There are more options for saving in your Thrift Savings Plan, but there are costs.
By Karen Jowers
Commissary customers will see doorstep deliveries at more locations
Doorstep delivery continues at eight commissaries after a successful pilot program that will be expanded.
By Karen Jowers
This Coast Guardsman became a millionaire with his Thrift Savings Plan
This military TSP millionaire said his parents encouraged him to start saving part of his salary early, and it's paid off for him.
By Karen Jowers
Military spouse unemployment financial fallout is far-reaching
Active duty spouses have saved a small fraction of what they'll need in retirement, according to a new report.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul
The new blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage.
China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait for military exercise
China says it conducted "precision missile strikes" in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises.
By Johnson Lai