Hi guys, i am a married male(25). My dream was to join the military but i married young and life happened.
Now i am really considering joining, we have no kids, no debt but would love to increase our savings to hopefully buy a house.
Realistically how much could i make at the army yearly? could i save enough for a good down payment? my wife has a part time job.
thanks!
Worth it joining?
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Posted by Expensive-Collar3785
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A quick google search would give you results in the military pay. there’s also the VA loans that will help.
VA loan means you don’t need a down payment. You don’t make shit in the military unless you’re an officer. There’s ways to finesse and make more money for example (I’m an E4 in the Air Force and have a $2050 housing allowance monthly, I split a room with 2 other roomates so my rent is dirt cheap). To be quite honest with you I have a lot of friends and co workers that are always struggling with money. The military isn’t a great place to go if you’re looking to make a lot of money. My opinion is that the military is a great stepping stone to make money when you get out. Use your benefits, get a degree or two, save up some money, buy a house with the VA loan and then use your experience and education to go make money where they are willing to pay.