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Pentagon Just Told Leaders to Hire Military Spouses
A new Pentagon memo is pushing military spouse employment hard. With 20% unemployment and new DODEA hiring rules, here’s what military families need to know right now.
New Vet Centers Are Opening. Here’s Your Play.
VA is opening 9 new Vet Center locations across the U.S. Here are three community lanes that actually work for veterans who need connection but won’t walk into a VA hospital.
2026 TSP Catch-Up Rule: Forced Roth for Some
2026 TSP limit is $24,500. If you’re 50+ and made over $150k in 2025, your catch-up may be forced Roth. Here’s how to plan it.
Veteran Franchise Ownership: Your Playbook for 2026
14% of U.S. franchises are veteran-owned. With 650+ brands offering military discounts and free SBA training programs, here’s how to evaluate franchise ownership as your next mission.
VA Just Dropped $112M for Veteran Mental Health
The VA announced $112M in Fox Grant funding for veteran suicide prevention. Here’s what it means for you and how to access community-based mental health care.
2026 Retirement Limits: Max TSP & IRA the Smart Way
2026 retirement contribution limits are up. Here’s how to max your TSP/401(k) and IRA the smart way—and avoid rookie mistakes.
TSP After Separation: The Decision That Defines Your Retirement
Your TSP is probably your biggest financial asset coming out of service. Here’s the no-BS breakdown of every option — keep it, roll it, or convert it — plus the major 2026 changes that affect every separating veteran.
Veteran Suicide Prevention: What’s Actually Working (And What’s Not)
More than 140,000 veterans have died by suicide since 2001. In 2023, the rate hit 35.2 per 100,000—the highest recorded since 2018. Here’s an honest look at what programs are producing results, what’s failing, and what the mission looks like going forward.
Telehealth for Veterans: How to Access Mental Health Care from Home
In FY2025, nearly 3 million veterans used VA telehealth across 14.6 million episodes of care—and mental health is where it’s delivering the most. Here’s the complete guide to accessing veteran telehealth mental health care from your couch, with zero BS.
VA Mental Health Workforce Shortage: What It Means for Your Care in 2026
The VA’s own watchdog found severe psychology shortages at all 139 medical centers—and the problem got measurably worse in 2025. Here’s what that means for your VA mental health care in 2026, and what you can actually do about it.