Military Financial & Legal Resources
Questions about military finances or legal issues? You have lots of help at hand. Connect with experts, access powerful tools, get practical information and tap into valuable resources from pay charts to personal consultations — at no cost to you.
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Financial Benefits & Counseling
- Personal finance benefits- Learn about all the support services, programs and allowances provided to the military community.
- Financial counseling- From dealing with debt to saving for retirement, get free, confidential counseling from trained professionals.
- MilTax: Free tax services, preparation and filing- Get ahead of your taxes and stay organized with MilTax, a suite of free tax services.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locator- Search for VITA CONUS/OCONUS locations.
- GI Bill education benefits- Learn how the GI Bill benefit can help you pay for college, graduate school and training programs.
Military Pay, Saving & Budgeting
- Military Pay 101- Find the military pay scale, chart and rate information on Basic Allowance for Housing and other allowances.
- Blended Retirement System- Learn how you can safeguard your financial future and understand the retirement system.
- Thrift Savings Plan- Get the basics about savings, military-friendly banking, your Leave and Earnings Statement and more.
- Budgeting tips to balance your budget- Take steps to get your finances in order and establish a realistic budget.
- How to control your debt- Take control of your finances by gaining a better understanding of your debt and how to work toward paying it off.
Financial Calculators & Tools
- Financial Well-Being Assessment- Use this tool from the Office of Financial Readiness to appreciate your financial strengths and learn where there is room to grow.
- Personal finance calculators- From car payments to college savings to debt elimination, check out these free (and ad-free) Defense Department calculators.
- The DOD Sen$e app- Access customizable tools and information on everyday financial topics.
Financial Stress Relief
- Resources for financial stress- Get the 4-1-1 on how to use military benefits and tools to ease your worries and reach your financial goals.
- Confidential counseling- Reach out for free, short-term, confidential counseling services for a wide range of issues.
Legal Resources
- Free legal benefits- As a service member or eligible family member, access free legal benefits. See all the topics covered.
- The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act- Learn about taxes and legal residency status for military spouses.
- Managing the divorce process- Access free legal help and ease some of the stress going through a divorce.
- Citizenship & immigration- Learn about resources to help address immigration legal matters for military families.
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Find expert help for your financial readiness and legal guidance, including trained professionals from Military OneSource. You can connect with us about everything from debt reduction to taxes, confidentially and on your own terms.
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Podcasts, Webinars and Online Learning
Money Matters
These five courses outline the fundamentals of money management, helping you to become financially savvy.
Thrift Savings Plan and Savings Deposit Program Information
Learn about the Thrift Savings Plan and the Savings Deposit Program, two ways to maximize your personal and retirement savings for greater financial security and peace of mind.
Blended Retirement System
Offers an overview of the Blended Retirement System for service members and families, with Q&A session.
Big Fun on a Small Budget
Watching your budget doesn’t mean doing away with fun. This podcast connects you to travel and ticket discounts, freebies, recreation and more from your local MWR program.
