Tips and Tricks for Military Consumers
It's Military Consumer Month! Talk to Service members about how to be SMART consumers who set goals and make plans that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. You can start with DoD FINRED's latest one-stop guide; it's full of tips and tricks to assist military families as they use credit, borrow and invest. It will also help Service members learn to check their credit reports and research investments.
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SCRA and MilSpouses
Brush up on recent updates to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and what they mean for military spouses. Experts also discuss tax considerations for moving, residency and more in this on-demand OneOp webinar. Watch Now.
DoD Personal Property Updates
Get up-to-speed on all of the PCS changes happening this summer. For example, the reimbursement rate for personally procured moves (moves that Service members arrange themselves), will jump to 130% through Sept. 30. A task force will further review the PCS process. Learn More.
Lower SGLI Premiums
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is lowering Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) rates by one cent from $0.06 to $0.05 per $1,000 of coverage this month. The coverage maximum of $500,000 will drop from $30 to $25 per month. Spouses will also see lower rates. Get Answers.
Navigating Disability and Supplemental Security
OneOp will explore Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on Aug. 6 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Explore eligibility criteria, application processes, and how SSDI and SSI interact with other benefits. Register Now.
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