Covenant Commitments

There are lots of military allowances which help you out financially when moving around but are you aware of how the Armed Forces Covenant can help support you so you’re not out of pocket? AFF Money & All...

Avoiding the scammers

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service No one thinks they will be a victim of fraud or caught out by a scam, but it happens far more than you might think… TYPES OF SCAMS Phishing – This is an email scam w...

Up close with The Savvy Squaddie

Army&You spoke to The Savvy Squaddie, aka Sgt Cameron Eden, about what led him to create the character well-known for demystifying all things financial in the military world… WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO START T...

Families feel the squeeze

In 2024, AFF, with the support of the other two families federations, ran a tri-service pay survey, which aimed to provide evidence directly from military families to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body. A tota...

Bra allowance

Did you know that eligible service personnel can claim up to £50 a year towards sports bras? This can be claimed via JPA under My Expenses. It’s a miscellaneous expense and should be claimed under ‘medical, ...

Focus on unit admin teams

Unit admin teams within the Adjutant General’s Corps Staff and Personnel Support branch AGC(SPS) are the backbone of the British Army’s administrative operations. Their primary role is to provide comprehensi...

Dealing with money troubles

By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service Financial troubles can strike any of us at different points in life, and most people have experienced money difficulties at some stage. Many scenarios can lend themse...

Rewards for service

AFF Money & Allowances Specialist Claire Hallam takes a look at the role of the army allowance team… The two-person allowance team that sits within remuneration policy is currently made up of Lieutenant ...

Boarding briefing – the financial impact

Every year many army families consider boarding school as an option to ensure their children’s education is not disrupted by the frequent moves that come with army life. When you’re thinking about all the opt...