The Military Wallet

For many military families living off base, the basic housing allowance (BAH) is meant to cover the bulk of their rent and basic living costs. But as electricity prices climb and new, energy-hungry data centers expand across the country, some servicemembers and veterans are finding that what used to be a manageable expense is now becoming a strain on their monthly budget. The...

“If I’m not home and my car’s not being driven, do I really need to keep paying for insurance?”

When you’re looking at your monthly expenses before a deployment, it’s natural to zero in on things that aren’t being used. You’re not at home to watch TV, so you suspend your streaming services. You’re not driving your car, so car insurance might seem like another easy...

Checking car insurance rates before you buy a car is an important part of calculating the real cost of owning a car. It can also help you choose between different cars, because the same person can pay very different prices to insure different makes and models.

When you’re in the military, paying for car insurance can be frustrating. Maybe you’re living on the installation and barely drive. Or your spouse has a telework assignment, so they don’t have a commute. Maybe your car is just going to be sitting there for six months while you’re deployed. Or you’ve got an overseas PCS move coming up, and you’ll be storing your vehicle. In si...

The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card is a straightforward travel rewards card designed for servicemembers, veterans, and military families who want travel points without paying an annual fee.

Here’s the “aha” moment: Most travel rewards cards charge annual fees, but the Capital One VentureOne card earns travel miles, offer...