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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 good rates without a down payment.

DoD Savings Deposit Program

What to Know About the DoD Savings Deposit Program

The DoD Savings Deposit Program is a great way to save money! If you are getting ready for a deployment, or already on one, you should know about the SDP or the DoD’s Savings Deposit Program. This program was established to give service members the opportunity to invest their money while on deployment. Here is… Read more »

VA Loans vs. FHA Mortgages: Which Is Better?

VA loans and FHA mortgages both offer benefits to homebuyers, but which one is right for you? Learn about the differences and how to choose. Read more.

Little Known Benefits of VGLI

Learn about some little known aspects of your Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage. They could save you money!

Avoiding Foreclosure on a VA Mortgage

If you have a VA mortgage and experience financial issues that make it hard to keep up with your mortgage payments, you are not alone.

VA Loan Rules for Mortgage Approval: Employment and Income

VA home loans are government-backed mortgages. That government backing makes it easier to qualify with FICO scores, employment history, and debt ratios. But even with the government’s guarantee to repay the participating VA lender in case of home loan default, the borrower must still financially qualify for the loan. What do you need to know… Read more »

VA Home Loan Approval: Facts You Should Know

If you are eligible for a VA home loan and want to apply to buy a home, there are some issues you should be familiar with long before you begin the process. The VA loan benefit is one of the most important options offered for some military members and veterans; the ability to qualify for… Read more »