Military Benefits
What Does Divorce Mean for Your Survivor Benefit Plan Coverage?
Understand how the rules work for former spouses of servicemembers.
Kate Horrell is a personal financial educator who helps members of the military community make the most of their pay and benefits. She shares the most up-to-date information in understandable terms, and highlights how rules, programs, and laws will directly impact our personal finances.
With four kids in five years, she had to learn how to utilize college resources in the smartest way. She's an expert in the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program.
Kate has been married to a now-retired sailor for 31 years, corralling four girls and two cats across four OCONUS tours and a handful of homes stateside. She is a former member of MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council.
Understand how the rules work for former spouses of servicemembers.
You have options for your funds when taking off the uniform. Find out which works best for your financial plans.
Being able to transfer a low interest rate to the buyer can make your property significantly more competitive.
MOAA can help you avoid SBP misinformation, including how the benefit affects Social Security payments.
With some advance planning, you can use this part of your coverage to your financial advantage. Here’s how.
Determining eligibility now can make it easier for survivors later.