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 ...

Dual-veteran divorces expose gaps between state family law and federal military and VA benefit systems, where missed ...

After years of service, every veteran deserves to get the full value of the benefits they've earned. But many don't realize that military pay, disability compensation, and even pensions can affect ...

From survivor benefits and health coverage to leave payouts and TSP choices, federal employees nearing retirement face ...