Financial Guidance

Military pay, BAH, and frequent moves make money planning different for service members. These guides break down budgets, taxes, and cost of living in plain terms.

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Financial Guidance

6/29/2026 · 5 min read

2026 BAH Rates: What Changed and How to Check Yours

Your 2026 BAH went up an average of 4.2%. Here is what changed, why you may still pay a little out of pocket, and how to confirm your exact rate.

By VeteranPCS

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Financial Guidance

8/21/2026 · 7 min read

TSP Loan for a Home Down Payment: Rules and Real Costs

A TSP primary residence loan can help you close on a home, but the rules are narrow. Here is what it covers, what it costs, and when to skip it entirely.

By VeteranPCS

Moving boxes and tax paperwork representing the military moving expenses tax deduction
Financial Guidance

7/26/2026 · 6 min read

Military Moving Expenses Tax Deduction: A 2026 Guide

A plain-language guide to the military moving expenses tax deduction: who still qualifies, what you can write off on Form 3903, and what the government already covers.

By VeteranPCS

Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood with homes and low-rise buildings along the waterfront
Financial Guidance

7/18/2026 · 5 min read

Naval Station Norfolk BAH 2026: Buy vs. Rent Guide

See 2026 Naval Station Norfolk BAH rates by rank, how Hampton Roads home prices and property taxes affect your payment, and when buying near Norfolk beats renting.

By Sean Hudgins

Suburban home with a for sale sign in a Fayetteville, North Carolina neighborhood
Financial Guidance

7/5/2026 · 6 min read

Fort Bragg BAH 2026: What Your Allowance Buys (Buy vs. Rent)

See 2026 Fort Bragg BAH rates by rank, how low Fayetteville home prices and property taxes affect your payment, and when buying near Bragg beats renting.

By Damien Ruggieri

San Diego coastline and neighborhoods near the Navy bases
Financial Guidance

7/2/2026 · 5 min read

San Diego BAH 2026: What Your Housing Allowance Covers

See the 2026 San Diego BAH rates by pay grade, how far they stretch against local rents and home prices, and whether renting or buying makes more sense.

By VeteranPCS

Sold sign in front of a military family's home after a PCS move
Financial Guidance

7/1/2026 · 5 min read

Military Capital Gains Exclusion When Selling Your Home

Active-duty service can pause the IRS home-sale clock for up to 10 years. Here is how the military capital gains exclusion lets you avoid tax on more gain.

By VeteranPCS

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Financial Guidance

6/16/2026 · 5 min read

Understanding Escrow in Real Estate: A Simple Guide for Veterans

A simple escrow guide for veterans and VA homebuyers, covering earnest money, closing, tax and insurance accounts, and the questions to ask before signing.

By Jacob McCrackin

Suburban Maryland homes near Fort Meade in Odenton, Maryland
Financial Guidance

6/8/2026 · 5 min read

Fort Meade BAH Rates 2026: What Your Housing Allowance Actually Buys

See 2026 Fort Meade BAH rates, what they can buy near Odenton, Crofton, Columbia, and Bowie, and how on-post housing changes the math.

By Jon Weintraub

Calculator and home keys representing BAH buy versus rent in Huntsville
Financial Guidance

5/29/2026 · 7 min read

Huntsville & Redstone BAH Rates 2026: What They Really Cover (Buy vs. Rent)

See 2026 Huntsville BAH rates, how Alabama's low property taxes affect your monthly payment, and when buying or renting near Redstone makes sense.

By Kelli Malace

Two real estate professionals reviewing home plans and BAH numbers with a calculator and hard hat on the table.
Financial Guidance

5/25/2026 · 9 min read

Florida Cost of Living by Military Base: How Far Does Your BAH Stretch?

Real 2026 BAH rates compared to real rents and home prices at every major Florida base, plus the tax math that puts more in your pocket.

By VeteranPCS

A disabled veteran in a wheelchair in the state of Oklahoma receiving a property tax exemption
Financial Guidance

3/10/2026 · 5 min read

Oklahoma Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

Learn how 100% disabled veterans can claim a full property tax exemption in Oklahoma. Step-by-step guide from registration to filing Form 998.

By Terry Courtney

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