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...
All you need to know about MOD allowances in one place
Have you heard about Discover My Benefits? The website is a great source of information on the benefits, allowances and support available to military families.
A lot of the benefits that you may be intereste...
How can the Armed Forces Covenant help when you’re posted overseas?
Part of the long list of admin which needs dealing with when you’re posted overseas will include car insurance, and mobile and broadband contracts.
The good news is that if your provider has signed the Armed...
Moving money
So, you’ve made the decision to move to your own home but how does this affect your allowances? Here are some of your most commonly asked questions…
Do I get removals and Disturbance Expense (DE)?
Generally, ...
Missing out on maternity
While most mums-to-be are entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) when they have a baby, some employers offer an additional Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) to those who meet certain criteria.
OMP packages a...
Got chrimbo covered?
With the festive season – and inevitable increase in use of candles – approaching, it’s a good time for families in SFA and SSFA to consider taking out liability insurance.
This will protect you against unfore...
Clued up on cash
Teaching children about money matters early on will help them to better manage their finances as they get older. NetVoucherCodes.co.uk has some top tips for honing good home economics habits...
Lead by example...
Claim back car costs
As part of the changes to the Local Overseas Allowance, a new allowance called the Overseas Private Vehicle Provision (OPVP) was introduced. So, what is the OPVP and how can it help you?
OPVP helps with the co...