I will admit that while the military provides some of the best educational benefits out there, it sometimes does a bad job at making them easily accessible to Soldiers and Veterans. As a National Guard Soldier, the obvious benefits of EAP (Educational Assistance Program) and FTA (Federal Tuition Assistance), however, there are hundreds of other …
Members of the military have numerous ways to cut their tax burden, legally and simply. The IRS has long made allowances for the hardship of military life, which is the reason that the current tax code, though an ever-changing animal, still offers dozens of ways for members of the armed forces to save money on …
College is a big step. So is military service. Combine the two and you get a very challenging but rewarding gain. There are many options available in any case as far as financial aid goes, but when military personnel consider a college education, there are some great perks that can only be utilized by military …
If you are currently serving in the military, you should take a moment and educate yourself about the Military Family Tax Relief Act. Whether you owe back taxes to the IRS, or you are in good financial shape, you should know how the law affects you. Military Family Tax Relief Act Summary Very quickly, I …
First of all, let me start by saying that, as a result of changes to the mortgage industry, typical conventional home loans with $0 down have been pretty much eradicated. VA loans now are pretty much all you’re going to get if you want that $0 down option. So, with that being said, I am …
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So the world has not ended yet, which means, consequently, we all will still have to file taxes come April. While at the best of times, filing taxes can be daunting, but not very difficult. What about if you’re in the military? Wouldn’t it be presumed that there are certain things that can be considered …
Life insurance is peace of mind. It’s very relieving to know that you can be sure family, children, dependents, and other loved ones will not be financially “strapped” in the event of a death. For military service members, that peace of mind is held dear. Military personnel need to be able to have life insurance …
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Guest Post by Lauren Oliver While all auto insurance companies should be double and triple checked to ensure the best price for the best coverage, some insurance companies out there cater to military personnel specifically. All families have different needs in the insurance department, and military families definitely have needs different from most. I am …
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In today’s post, I want to share my thoughts on the top 10 things you can do with your drill pay. I’ve found that many Soldiers, especially young Soldiers, don’t manage their money wisely. They end up spending more more than they earn, go into debt and end up living paycheck to paycheck, sometimes day-to-day. …
In today’s post, I would like to share some debt reduction tips for military personnel. I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t always been good at managing my finances or personal debt. In fact, I’ve done more dumb things than I care to remember! Looking back, I remember some of the dumb financial decisions …
