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New Bill Would End California Military Pension Tax

Pension Taxes California fully taxes military retirement pay but a new bill would change that to provide tax relief to military retirees.

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  10 Best Benefits for Military Members and Their Families

  savings Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. An array of military benefits and programs are meant to offset some of the risk for them, their spouses and their families.

  By Lisa Gerstner Last updated 10 November 22

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  15 States That Tax Military Retirement Pay (and Other States That Don't)

  retirement Taxes on military retirement pay vary from state-to-state. How generous is your state when it comes to helping retired veterans at tax time?

  By Sandra Block Published 10 November 22

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  Veterans to Get Third Stimulus Check by Mid-April

  Coronavirus and Your Money The IRS is still reviewing data it received from the Department of Veterans Affairs that is needed to process third stimulus payments to certain veterans.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 30 March 21

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  Financial Benefits for Military Families

  Personal Finance for Military Families For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum and Sandy Block talk about holiday tipping in the age of COVID and the cost of ... cats.

  By Sandra Block Published 10 November 20

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  How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran

  Paying for College With the help of a college or community foundation, you can establish a scholarship in the name of a loved one to help students in perpetuity.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 25 May 18

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  Saving for Retirement When You're in the Military

  retirement Make the most of special savings plans and new rules.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 8 March 17

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  Veterans Often Miss Out on the Long-Term Care Benefits They Deserve

  Long-Term Care Insurance If you qualify, be sure to collect the Aid and Attendance benefits you've earned in service to our country.

  By Andrew McNair, Investment Adviser Published 29 November 16

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  Saving for Retirement When You're in the Military

  retirement Even if you stay in the service long enough to qualify for the pension, it’s important to save on your own, too. The military offers special benefits to make it easier.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 26 May 16

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  Low-Cost Loans for Members of the Military

  credit & debt Skip payday lenders. Military emergency-relief funds and credit unions are much better options.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 8 November 13

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