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Personal finance insight and advice for Veterans, service members and their families
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New Report Shows Military Personnel Costs Spiraling Out of ControlA recent report outlining military personnel costs from the Congressional Budget Office shows the cost per service member has nearly tripled since 1980.
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Are Simple Errors on Your Credit Report Killing Your Score?Clearing your report of inaccuracies and errors can make a huge difference in your credit score. It takes nothing but time and a little patience.
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Military Tax Tips & Tricks: Deductions and CreditsOur second piece in a three-part look at military tax benefits and opportunities covers tax credits and deductions, which can make a huge difference.
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List: Military Retirement Income TaxIf you've retired from the military, you've earned a pension. Read on to see the list of military retirement income tax by state to see how you benefit. -
Paper or Plastic? 5 Reasons to Use Cash Over CreditIs cash king or does credit rule? There are ups and downs to both, but here are six compelling reasons why choosing cash over credit may save you dough.
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Buying a Home in The Next Year? Here’s 4 Things To AvoidIf you're looking to buy your dream home soon – or even in the next few years – you need to avoid these potential problems.
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Don’t Spend That Bonus!Surprise! Your hard work has paid off with a serendipitous cash bonus. But what's the fiscally smart thing to do with your bonus check? Read on to find out.
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What Happens to Debt After a Loved One Passes?Debt doesn't just evaporate after people pass away. What's the best way to deal with finances after people pass away? read more to find out.
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The Formula to a Balanced BudgetUsing the balanced money formula is easy, and it can save you plenty of money with little effort. Read more about it here.
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3 Ways to Know You’re Not Ready For a Credit CardObtaining a credit card may be as simple as pie, but are you really ready for it? Here's three questions to ask yourself to know for sure.
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Will Your Tax Returns Impact Your VA Mortgages?Do you have any of these red flags on your tax returns? Learn how an underwriter will interpret each of these unique situations so you can avoid surprises.
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Child Support Payments Can Help or Hurt Your VA Home Loan ChancesChild support can help or hinder your chances of getting a VA home loan. See how it can be either potential income or a liability depending on your role.
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Know Your Post-Service Life Insurance OptionsTake a look at which life insurance policy is best after your military career to ensure your family's financial security.
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