What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025The new rates take effect Jan. 1.By Karen Jowers7 months ago
Paying for two homes while away at school? The military wants to helpTroops can collect a daily stipend, based on their monthly housing allowance rate without dependents, while at professional military schooling or training.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.By Karen Jowers19 months ago
Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report saysAn analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House planA draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers2 years ago