financial education for the uk armed forces

This site has been produced by a serving member of the UK Armed Forces to help provide financial education to military personnel, and provide the information required to aid them in their financial planning.  It is not financial advice, and the website author is not qualified to provide financial advice.

  • Savings Accounts Learn about the range of savings accounts available and help find the best options for your goals.
  • Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) Learn about the different types of ISAs that help you grow you money tax free.
  • Buying Property Learn ways to save for property, the buying process, and how the military can help.
  • Marriage Allowance Learn how you can make use of any remaining tax-free allowance your spouse has.
  • Income Tax Learn about what income tax you have to pay and how it is calculated.
  • The Stock Market Learn how you can invest your money in the stock market.
  • Blog Updates on the site and articles and interest pieces expanding on the content covered in the site.
  • Main Menu Further topics and areas to expand you financial education.

Latest Updates

Sunday 27 October 2024 - Capital Gains Tax (CGT) section added
A section on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been added to the site, along with a page on how this may affect military personnel:
Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
Do I pay CGT on my property as a member of the Armed Forces?

Sunday 20 October 2024 - blog post on Self Assessment tax returns
The recent blog post provides details of the deadline for the Self Assessment tax return for 2023/24, and links to the paper forms you'll need to complete the return:
Self Assessment tax return - paper return due by 31 October 2024.

Sunday 22 April 2024 - Update on the British ISA
The following pages have been amended for the announcement of the scrapping of the British ISA:
Individual Savings Accounts
British ISA

About uk military money

UK Military Money has been created by a serving member of the Armed Forces to provide financial education to military personnel to help them manage and grow their finances.  It is not a source of financial advice, and the website creator receives no financial gain from the site.