2026 Military Pay Raise: Basic Pay for Officers and Warrant Officers

Here are the updated 2026 Military Pay Table for Officers and Warrant Officers, featuring basic pay charts for officers in Army, Navy, US Marine Corps, and Air Force.
2026 VA Disability Pay Rates: New Chart for Veteran Disability Compensation

Find the 2026 VA disability compensation rate chart for veterans. See potential monthly compensation pay with the new COLA. Learn about disability benefits.
2026 Military Pay Chart with 3.8% Pay Raise for Uniformed Services

2026 Military Pay Chart with military pay raise of 3.8 percent. Includes basic pay charts and rate of basic pay after Senate approves NDAA in October 2025.
Is Military Retirement Pension Taxable? Federal and State Income Tax Chart

Is military retirement taxable? Understand federal and state income tax rules for military retirement pay, years of service, and benefits, including federal income tax for disability military retirement benefits.
Military Survivor Benefits Plan vs. FERS Survivor’s Annuity

Military Survivor Benefit Plan vs. FERS Survivor’s Annuity: Understand federal survivor benefits. Compare military compensation plans and annuities for eligible survivors.
VA Pension Calculator: Maximize Your Benefits Today

VA Pension Calculator: Maximize Your Benefits Today For many veterans and military retirees, the idea of a steady and reliable income source is essential for a confident retirement. As you plan the next phase of your life, it helps to know exactly how benefits like the VA Pension fit into the broader picture. Understanding that […]
Federal Employee Retirement: Service Deposits and Timing Your Exit

Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS): Service Deposits and Timing Your Exit. Is there enough time to retire in 2025 and make a redeposit or military deposit?
VA DIC Benefit: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Survivor Rates

VA DIC Benefit: Learn about VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation survivor rates. A VA benefit for a surviving spouse, child, or parent. See if you’re eligible.
Comprehensive Federal Benefits Guide for Military & Civil Service Families (2025 Revision)

Comprehensive Federal Benefits Guide for Military & Civil Service Families (2025 Revision) For over three decades, we at PlanWell have had the honor of guiding those who serve—whether in uniform or as faithful civil servants—through the many layers of federal benefits and survivor protections. We understand the anxieties that come with ensuring a loved one’s […]
Special Needs Trust (SNT) Information for Federal Employees

Maximize Government Benefits. Quick reference guide for Special Needs Trusts (SNT) for federal employees. Learn how to help provide for a dependent with a disability while maintaining SSI and Medicaid eligibility.