OCTOBER 25, 2023 – ‘Tis the season for giving—and MILITARY STAR® is giving the gift of holiday bills paid in full! During the 10th annual Your Holiday Bill Is on Us sweepstakes, military shoppers will automatically be entered every time they use their MILITARY STAR card from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Five grand-prize winners will have their MILITARY STAR card balances paid … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About SDDC Bonds
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - If you're looking to invest your money in a way that's both financially sound and socially responsible, Socially Responsible Development Corporation (SDDC) bonds could be an excellent option for you. SDDC bonds are a unique type of investment that not only offers a solid return on your investment but also contributes to making the world a better place. So, … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Card Designed for Military Community
JUNE 27, 2023 – The MILITARY STAR® card is specifically designed for the military community, with exclusive benefits for active-duty service members. All eligible active-duty service members and mobilized or activated Reservists or National Guard members who have orders to deploy to qualifying contingency locations are eligible for deployment benefits that include no … [Read more...]
DOD Updates Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance Adjustment Process
MAY 3, 2023 - The Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (OCOLA) is an allowance that ensures our Service members who are assigned to a permanent duty station outside the contiguous U.S. (OCONUS) (i.e., foreign countries, U.S. territories, Alaska, and Hawaii) maintain the same level of purchasing power as Service members stationed in CONUS locations — not less purchasing power, but … [Read more...]
Army Emergency Relief Gives Dollars to Soldiers
APRIL 12, 2023 – When life takes an unexpected turn and money runs short, some may feel there is nowhere to turn in their time of need. Army Emergency Relief (AER) recognizes these difficult times and is here to help by supplying funds in the form of grants, scholarships, and zero-interest loans to Soldiers and family members for exactly these situations. “AER is all about … [Read more...]