Smart Money
Personal finance insight and advice for Veterans, service members and their families
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Where Veteran's Charity Funds GoAvoid scam artists and know exactly where your veteran's charity funds go. Check out these tips here to stay in the clear! -
5 Reasons Members of the Military Go Into DebtHere are 5 ways members of the military accrue debt. Learn why they are more prone to debt and how they can get out of it.
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5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Identity SafeWe are constantly bombarded with information about identity theft, but protecting your identity doesn't have too be expensive and complicated.
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5 Red Flags on Credit Card OffersCompanies are targeting consumers with lower scores, so arm yourself with knowledge. Look at these red flags on credit card offers.
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The Pros and Cons of Switching to a Credit UnionCredit union membership hit a record high in 2011, adding 1.3 million new customers. Read on to learn more about this financial trend.
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Using VA Benefits to Refinance Your MortgageWith rates at all time lows, military and veteran homeowners can take advantage of this by using VA benefits to refinance your mortgage.
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Air Force Veteran Aaron Dykstra Shifts Gears to Building Bike FramesLearn how Aaron Dykstra used his AF military service experience to create hand-built, American made, bicycle frames for his own bike shop.
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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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Understanding SGLI BenefitsLife insurance may be an unpleasant topic, but it is a necessary one. Be sure you no trouble understanding SGLI benefits.
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Free Financial Planning Tools to Make Budgeting EasierFinancial tools are a great way to maintain your money in the long term. Click here to learn how free financial planning tools can make budgeting a breeze.
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Military Tax Tips & Tricks: Filing Taxes OverseasThe last in our three-part series on military tax tips explores some of the special considerations and services available to help file taxes while overseas.
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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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Military Tax Tips & Tricks: Filing & BenefitsIt's tax season, and there are a number of military tax benefits that veterans and military families can capitalize on this year, including free filing.
