President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay.

US service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise starting January 2026, confirmed by President Trump’s defense policy bill.

Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The increase mirrors Social Security and VA adjustments and adds $28 per $1,000 ...

Military households reported more savings and confidence in their retirement prospects than non-military households, according to annual survey results released recently by the Employee Benefit ...

Those who serve in the U.S. military receive a well-deserved retirement benefit after at least 20 years of service, or earlier if you are injured or discharged due to a debilitating medical condition.

A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research suggests that military households are in a stronger financial position and exhibit more confidence in their retirement ...

If you're a retired military personnel, where you choose to spend your post-service years can significantly help you get ahead financially. Some states offer tax breaks and exemptions on military ...