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Marriage Incentives

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a significant financial incentive for military personnel, often leading to early marriages. Scott Galloway discusses how BAH can add between six and twelve thousand dollars annually to a soldier's income, making marriage financially appealing for young enlistees 1. This policy, however, may contribute to higher divorce rates among military families, as young couples might not be prepared for the challenges of marriage 1.

According to data from the US Census Bureau, those who have served in the military tend to have higher divorce rates.

--- Scott Galloway

Scott suggests that while the financial support is crucial, the policy might need reevaluation to prevent incentivizing premature marriages 1.

   

Military Life Challenges

Military life presents unique challenges that extend beyond financial incentives, significantly impacting marital stability. Scott emphasizes that the constant absence of a spouse due to military duties places immense stress on relationships 2. He argues that these stresses, rather than just financial issues or young marriages, are major contributors to the high divorce rates in the military 2.

The stresses placed on a military family, specifically with the person serving being gone all the time, would be really difficult on marriages.

--- Scott Galloway

Scott believes that increasing financial support for young military families could help alleviate some of these pressures 2.