In this episode, I break down the five major pay and allowance changes hitting your LES starting January 1st, 2026. We look at how these raises actually stack up against inflation so you can move with clarity and confidence in your financial planning. Whether you are active duty, a veteran, or a retiree, you’ll learn how to maximize these benefits to build long-term wealth.

(00:00) Welcome to the Military Millionaire Podcast

(00:36) Active duty military pay raises

(01:02) Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) adjustments

(01:48) BAH grandfathering explained

(03:25) Basic Allowance for Sustenance (BAS) increases

(03:39) Family separation allowance updates

(03:56) The $1,776 Warrior Dividend

(04:18) 2.8% COLA for veterans and retirees

(05:43) How to reinvest your military pay raise

(07:32) Taking responsibility for your finances

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.

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