Suggestions on how to become a smarter investor in 2012. Few investments pay off as well as, or with less risk, than eliminating high-interest debt on credit cards or other loans.

Contains information on benefits, entitlements, financial counseling, peer support and other services for Army Reserve soldiers, Veterans and their families.

Provides information on military pay and benefits including housing and subsistence allowances and National Guard and Reserve benefits and pay.

Learn about benefits and entitlements that are available to survivors.

Find benefits information for non-service-connected disabilities, including general program requirements and guide to the application process to receive benefits.

Access to military, civilian, retired, travel and contract/vendor pay. Includes information on wounded warrior pay, financial benefits and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

Provides information on military pay and benefits, including Active Duty pay, retirement pay, survivor benefits and the Thrift Savings Plan.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Armed Forces participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which provides free tax advice, tax preparation, return filing and other tax assistance to military members and their families. 

Find out if you are eligible to receive free assistance with the preparation and filing of your federal tax return. The U.S. Armed Forces participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

Prepare your state and federal taxes with this easy-to-use program. Provided by the Department of Defense and it is and free to active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members and their families.

Provides information on pay, education, family services, health care, life insurance, soldier services, transitioning and retirement, Social Security, casualty/survivor and VA benefits. Benefits can be searched by category, component, life event, state/territory or index.

Produces personalized financial reports to calculate survivor and retirement benefits for soldiers on Active Duty.

Estimates disability-related income as a result of combat and combat-related injuries. Requires valid wounded warrior-provided passcode and active Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account.

Calculates estimated monthly income stream based on injury date, rank, time in service, duty station, special pays and family status.

Provides financial information from 22 federal entities for members of the military, including DoD's Financial Readiness Campaign and lists personal financial managers on military installations.

Provides a summary of steps taken by the Obama Administration to increase employment, education, housing and other opportunities for Veterans, Service Members and their families.

Provides important pre-deployment information for families and individuals, including financial preparation.

Provides specific payments to eligible members of the National Guard and the Reserves who are involuntarily serving on active duty and who are making at least $50.00 less per month than in their civilian job.

Use this online tool from DoD to find out what your estimated retirement pay will be.

Helps Active Duty personnel meet legal and financial obligations. You must affirmatively invoke or request relief. Contact your Armed Forces Legal Assistance Office to invoke your SCRA protections.

Calculates the amount of compensation paid to eligible catastrophically wounded, ill or injured Service Members based on the level of dependency, caregiver assistance required, and the local wage rate for a home health aide in the Service Member's geographical location. 

Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. This guide from the Federal Trade Commission can help you repair the damage that identity theft can cause, and reduce the risk of it happening to you.

Find Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax information regarding combat pay, retirement plans, extension of deadlines and free tax return preparation.

Find information on tax laws affecting the military and questions and answers on combat zone tax provisions.

Read about the Pension Protection Act, which allows Reservists to receive payments from their individual retirement accounts, 401(k) plans and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities, without having to pay an early-distribution tax.

Search the VA's benefits page for information on benefits for different disabilities and injuries.

Find out about service-related disability pay, how to apply for benefits, and whether you qualify for paid travel expenses related to a disability.

Use easy-to-read tables to see how much your disability pay will be.

Learn about pay and entitlements for Service Members injured in a combat zone and receiving medical treatment at military facilities outside of the zone.

Financial support to Service Members medically evacuated while serving in a combat zone, including assistance in starting, changing or stopping entitlements due to circumstances and understanding tax-free entitlements.