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These are some interesting points in the debate over military pay and allowances. Are the pay raises we've seen in the past sustainable? Would you support lower pay raises as some senior leaders have suggested?
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I don't see our 1% pay raises increasing any time soon. Certainly not until we have finished with the current downsize. Lower pay raises... 1% is a pittance and I don't know what less than that is. I probably wouldn't even notice on my LES.
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SFC Stephen Hester
But maybe just enough to put you in a higher tax bracket. Wouldn't that be lovely?
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Not at all. Our Leaders are losing touch with us. Regardless of what our Leaders do, we need to take ownership of our financial future. That is why I wrote my book http://www.WagingWaronDebt.com to equip our Military to kill debt & create wealth. A simple 10 Step Battle Plan to Lasting Financial Freedom.
Military families have experienced increased OPTEMPO, deployments, injuries, stress and separation. Any of these issues can lead to financial problems, emotional trauma, hopelessness and divorce. Whil...
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SFC Stephen Hester
Financial management is somewhere military families can always use more education. Let's hope your book makes a difference!
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