Smart Money
Personal finance insight and advice for Veterans, service members and their families
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July 4th Military Discounts and DealsUse military discounts and spend some quality time with your family this July 4. There are civilian and service member discounts to use this week.
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Don't Get Hooked on Military Phishing ScamThe IRS exposed a new phishing scam targeting military members using a .mil email address looking for personal information in VA and IRS forms.
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Vets Can Tap into New Military-to-Civilian Job Certification ProgramThe "We Can't Wait" Initiative is a new military-to-civilian job certification program designed to help service members find work after the military.
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14 Military Restaurant Discounts for SummerRestaurant discounts are all around for military personnel and their families, which can help save time and money during the busy summer months.
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New Law for Military Homeowners Allows More Options to RefinanceMilitary homeowners can be handed orders at any time, and often find themselves having t o move before they are able to sell their home.
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4 Credit Raising Tips Expensive Counselors Don’t Want You to KnowBefore you decide to seek help from an expensive credit counselor, check out these tips you can do yourself to help raise your score.
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Congress Considers Automatic COLA IncreasesA new bill could streamline the process for making sure disabled veterans receive their yearly COLA increase.
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How Medical Bills Injure Your Credit ScoreMake understanding and protecting your credit score easier by investigating how medical bills can negatively effect your rating.
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5 Causes of Credit Rate IncreasesAt a time when credit scores mean so much, a credit card interest rate that climbs is one of the last things military cardholders need. Prevent them with this tips.
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How to Improve your Credit Score without a Credit CardMilitary members and spouses can do several things—other than swipe their credit card and pay it off—to develop a good credit score.
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Using a Credit Card ResponsiblyMilitary members are more likely to have a credit card than civilians. Here are ways to use your credit card responsibly.
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4 Things to Know for Stock Market BeginnersEntering the stock market can be intimidating, but with proper research and preparation a beginner can start their investment in stocks or mutual funds.
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How to Turn Military Training into College CreditYou can save money and time by earning college credit for your service to the military. Find out how easy it is to get out of the service ahead of the game.
