Top tips for cash control
By Paul Fox, Money and Pensions Service
The price of everyday essentials is going up, and inflation and interest rate rises mean your money might not stretch as far as it used to.
The government’s Money and...
State benefits: What are army families entitled to?
We have been hearing from many of you about how the rising cost of living is affecting your household finances. If you’re wondering what support is available, it may be worth looking into whether you’re entit...
Army families feeling the squeeze
Household budgets have been hit hard by the rising cost of living and some army families are struggling to make ends meet. Jill Misson reports…
The price of food and fuel has shot up recently, which is causi...
The unique cost of living issues affecting army families
As the cost of living continues to rise, more of you are coming to AFF with your concerns. AFF’s Policy & Research Director Michelle Alston explains what AFF has been doing with some of the common questio...
Plan for your forces finish line
When leaving the army, final moves are not generally paid for at public expense, so you’ll need to factor this in before moving to civvy street.
One exception to this is the Final Tour of Duty (FTOD) allowan...
Take a break: Respite provision when you’re posted overseas
For those of you on overseas assignments, did you know you can take a break and claim back some of the costs?
Respite Provision helps to contribute towards the costs of a short break away from the overseas l...
Pension planning for service spouses – boring but important!
Pensions. Not the sexiest of topics as, let’s face it, none of us want to think about getting old. Switching jobs regularly makes it more difficult for army families to plan for a secure financial future. But...
The annual allowance explained
The Annual Allowance (AA) limits the amount of pension savings in any one tax year that can attract tax privileges – it’s currently £40,000. This does affect some retiring officers and it’s a complicated busi...
Maternity matters for the military
If you’re not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) as you have recently moved or changed job, you may be able to claim Maternity Allowance (MA) instead.
You could claim if you’re employed but cannot ge...
A little help with your childcare costs
For families with children we know that your priority is their happiness and welfare. Childcare is a large financial consideration for all and a question we often hear at AFF is: “What childcare funding optio...