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Senate Approves $636 Billion Military Spending Bill

www.reuters.com WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US Senate approved a 6 billion military spending bill on Saturday that funds the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and also includes money to extend jobless aid and Medicare payment rates for two months. Barack Obama By a vote of 88-10, the Senate approved the bill and sent it to [...]

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How Does The Military Thrift Savings Plan Work, And Who Is Eligible?

furthermore, what is the return rate and how much can one invest?

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How Do I Retreive Government Savings Bonds Deducted Straight Out Of My Active Duty Military Check?

I purchased the bonds between ten and four years ago. I have no reacords of purchasing the bonds, as I never saved my check stubs. The money was deducted monthly from my pay though, and would like to retreive what I purchased. It would be very helpful if someone could give me some advice. Thank [...]

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How Do State College Savings Programs Work For Military Families..?

Can some please help me find out how state college programs like the (529 College saving programs), work for military families? We are currently based in PA and we will be Pcsing again soon, but we would like to start a savings plan for our 1 1/2 year old daughter.. Thanks in advance… :0)

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For Those In The Military When Calculating Retirement Savings?

Do you include your BAH when you calculate the 15% you’re supposed to set aside for retirement? I would think you should since on getting out we’ll still need to pay for housing, however here in Hawaii BAH is a pretty large amount so it kind of throws things off. I’d like to increase some [...]

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