SGLI Disability Extension
Learn about the SGLI disability extension and how it supports service members with qualifying disabilities after discharge.
Finance
Service members and veterans have financial benefits and resources that their civilian friends don’t. Make sure to take advantage of these benefits. These include everything from exclusive life insurance options, to retirement benefits, to VA home loans. You have an amazing opportunity to save money, plan for retirement, and buy a home at competitive rates, typically without a down payment.
State Tax Benefits For Veterans
This article is not tax advice. This article doesn’t cover tax benefits for those who currently serve; that’s the subject of another post. The information in this article is current at publication time, but all tax laws are subject to change from year to year. Consult a tax professional to learn what is permitted in… Read more »
VA Loan Funding Fee Exemptions For Disabled Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued new guidance on VA loan funding fees and their exemption for disabled veterans. Some who filed pre-discharge claims with the VA found themselves in a gray area where VA loan funding fees are concerned…
VA Home Loan Policy For Loans Between Two Veterans
VA loan approval processes will move faster for those applying for home loans with other veterans, thanks to changes in VA home loan policies that also improve processing times for certain disabled veterans.
Marijuana Income vs. VA Home Loan Approval
In an era where many states have legalized the manufacture and sale of both recreational and medical marijuana, some veterans may find themselves considering job opportunities at cannabis dispensaries or cultivation centers.
Largest Retiree & Veteran COLA Increase In Decades Approved
The largest COLA increase in decades is coming in 2023. The Social Security Administration adjusts retirement and disability payments annually due to inflation. Learn more.
How Do I Apply for Armed Forces Tax Benefits?
Armed Forces Tax BenefitsArmed forces tax benefits can save you money, but how do you apply? Learn what forms you need to file and where to send them. Read more at MyMilitaryBenefits.
VALife Insurance Program to Replace S-DVI
The VA has replaced their life insurance program. Find out what this means for you and how to make the most of your benefits.
Senate Addresses Coast Guard Pay and Benefits Issues
In 2019, the Coast Guard went without pay due to a federal budget standoff. Why was Coast Guard pay witheld for such a long time? Learn more.
Retirement Pay for Guard and Reserve Members
If you are in the National Guard or the Reserve, you earn points toward retirement while serving part-time and when called to active service. You qualify for military retirement as a member of a Reserve Component once you have reached 20 creditable years of military service. Learn more.