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Tag Archives: Deployment

Capital One Pays $12 Million to Servicemembers to Settle SCRA Violations

Back at the end of July, the news broke that Capital One would be paying $12 million to service members and their families to settle serious claims of wrongful foreclosures that violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The settlement is a reminder to the military community to stay active in checking that protections like the [...]

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Military Tax Tips & Tricks: Filing Taxes Overseas

This post is the last in a three-part series covering tax tips and tricks for military members. This piece covers filing during a deployment and the different options you have while you’re overseas. One of the biggest setbacks for military families trying to file their taxes on time is collecting all of the necessary information [...]

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Save on Car Insurance During Deployment

Service members are faced with a number of complications during deployment. Although there are a number of emotional stressors to deal with before shipping out, there are also some financial ends you’ll want to tie up to ensure you’re being responsible with your money while you’re away. One of the most common ways service members [...]

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Financial Checklist for the Soon to be Deployed

Horror stories of soldiers accruing debt while serving are far too numerous.  Financial preparation could lessen the nerves of the moment and save money for both the service member and his or her family. However, how does one save while deployed? And, what are some tips for soldiers without an emergency fund?

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