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How does DoD know what my spendable income really is?

April 26, 2017DoD income spendable

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How does DoD know what my spendable income really is?

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The spendable income used to calculate COLA is based on averages. The Per Diem Committee uses spendable income tables computed for different family sizes and income levels. These tables are based on consumer expenditure surveys from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics that show how people typically spend their income. Q7.