There are ways to celebrate with your family without going into debt. Consider these tips for staying in control of your finances during the holidays.

Retirement can feel like a long way away, especially if you’ve just started your military career. Still, what you save today will grow significantly by the time you’re ready to retire.

As an active-duty service member, you receive many benefits and entitlements. One of the primary benefits of working in the military is a steady paycheck and tax-free allowances.

You can get a solid estimate in less than five minutes using free retirement pension calculators for the High-36 and Final Pay legacy retirement systems offered by the Defense Department. Here’s how to use them — and what you can do to adjust the outcomes to fund your future retirement lifestyle.

We’ve got tips on how you can make the most of your Basic Pay — from understanding the important parts of your pay stub and picking the right bank account to getting a “raise” by increasing your Thrift Savings Plan contributions.

You can take control of your financial future today. Start small with a few simple changes to save more, spend less and better manage your day-to-day finances.

Members of the National Guard or a branch’s reserve component may qualify for retirement benefits. The official BRS military pay calculator can estimate potential retirement payments.

When you and your family are preparing for a deployment, set savings goals that will make the most of your special payments.

As a service member, you've earned financial benefits to help protect your future.

Your spouse’s deployment doesn’t need to throw your finances off track.

They say money can't buy happiness, but a financially healthy future can buy peace of mind. Plus, financial security at home allows service members to be more focused and mission ready.

Learn about federal and state programs that help families with special needs. Military families can also count on the support of the Exceptional Family Member Program and Military OneSource.

Military leaders are in a unique position to assess and address food insecurity among service members and their families.

Whether you are house hunting, paying off debt or looking to buy a car, financial calculators can help you explore financial decisions before you spend any money.

Share these money management tips to help your service member get on firm financial ground.