Guides
The things nobody covered at TAP.
Short, specific, and sourced. Every number traces back to a regulation or an agency page, and every guide carries the date we last checked it.
Money4 min
Terminal Leave Calculator — Take It or Sell It Back?
Sold-back leave pays base pay only. Terminal leave pays base pay AND allowances. Most people get this backwards.
Time7 min
The Transition Timeline — What To Do, Counted From Your Separation Date
Enter your date. See what is actually due this month, and which windows close the day you walk out.
Money5 min
What VA Benefits Do I Qualify For?
Six questions. Then the specific VA applications you should start, in order.
Translate6 minin review
DD-214 Decoder — What Every Block Actually Means
Block by block, in plain English — including which codes an employer can actually see.