U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay ...

President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law on December 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay starting January 1, 2026. The raise applies across all ...

Editor's note: This is the first installment of New Year, New You, a weeklong look at your financial health headed into 2025. Many U.S. military service members anticipate significant increases to ...