Oahu TLA | Temporary Lodging Allowance for Military PCS to Hawaii
Oahu TLA or Temporary Lodging Allowance is a benefit provided to all military servicemembers when they PCS to Hawaii. A PCS to Hawaii is a very exciting time, but will …
Lanai Air Review – Honolulu to Lanai Airfare with Four Seasons
When you book a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai or the Sensei Lanai, you get free transfers from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to the Lanai Airport (LNY). This makes …
Amex Cell Phone Protection Plan | $1600 Annual Insurance For Your iPhone
American Express added cell phone protection to 12 of their premium cards, including the Platinum Card® from American Express card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. The Amex cell phone …
Military Finance Brief for Beginners | Military Finance 101
Here is a PDF and PowerPoint briefing for basic financial concepts and topics for military servicemembers. This brief useful for introducing concepts to new soldiers, sailors, airmen, guardians, and marines …
Thrift Savings Plan TSP Military Review – How to Invest Your TSP
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a unique, low cost, tax advantaged, diversified, and automatic investment opportunity to US government employees and military personnel. Since I’m active duty Air Force, …
Starbucks Credit Card Free for Military | Earn 50+ Free Drinks
The Chase Starbucks Rewards Visa Card annual fee of $49 is waived for US military servicemembers and their spouses. Currently the Starbucks credit card is offering a large welcome bonus …
DoD Dine Smart Dinova GTC Traveler Rewards Points
The new DoD Dine Smart program from Dinova allows you to earn points when you spend money at restaurants with your Government Travel Card (GTC). You can sign up for …
Minimum Viable Lifestyle
What is the absolute “minimum viable lifestyle” you are willing to live? What could you cut from your life and not miss much, if at all? The “minimum viable” idea …
Military Payroll Tax Deferral 2020 | Temporary Social Security Deferral for Servicemembers
The payroll tax deferral for military servicemembers starts with the 15 September 2020 mid-month pay. It will continue until 31 December 2020. In summary, the payroll tax deferral will delay …
Review: Emirates Business Class Dubai to Casablanca DXB-CMN EK751
Early December 2018 I flew my first Emirates business class from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Casablanca, Morocco. On the return trip I was in economy. Details:Emirates Airlines EK751Dubai (DXB) …