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50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

50 Years in the Making: The Final Elimination of the Widow’s Tax

Jan 23, 2023 | Featured News, Marriage/Divorce, Money/Budget/Benefits, Survivors

The creation of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in 1972 was NMFA’s first legislative success.

Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?

Dear NMFA: How Can I Support my Spouse and Family This Year?

Jan 9, 2023 | Blog, Marriage/Divorce, Mental Health/Well-being, Money/Budget/Benefits

As an active duty Army soldier, it can be challenging to plan date nights or long trips with my spouse and family.

AER, NMFA team again to help alleviate childcare costs for Army Families

AER, NMFA team again to help alleviate childcare costs for Army Families

Nov 7, 2022 | Child Care, Money/Budget/Benefits, Press Release

$600,000 distributed to qualifying active-duty families this year, bringing the total to $5 million for 3,000 Army Families since 2020.

TRICARE Open Season Begins November 14: Details for Changing Plans

TRICARE Open Season Begins November 14: Details for Changing Plans

Nov 1, 2022 | Featured News, Health Care, Money/Budget/Benefits

Your opportunity to change or add to your family’s health, vision, and dental care plans will run from November 14 through December 13.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Military Families May Qualify Thanks to This Limited Time Waiver

Student Loan Forgiveness: Military Families May Qualify Thanks to This Limited Time Waiver

Oct 19, 2022 | Featured News, Money/Budget/Benefits, Spouse Education/Employment

There are four main requirements to take advantage of the PSLF and erase your student loan debt. Find out what they are.

Credit Monitoring Services for Military Families

Credit Monitoring Services for Military Families

Dec 21, 2020 | Featured News, Money/Budget/Benefits

Service Members are three times more likely to have their identity stolen than civilians. Don’t let it happen to your military family.

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More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.

DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results Are In: What We Know So Far

DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey reveals declining spouse support, financial struggles, anxiety, and the impact on family and military readiness.

May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

NMFA staff are preparing for Operation Purple® Camp, advocating for military families, and pushing for the Military Spouse Hiring Act.

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