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.
InciSNAP EBT Now Accepted By Amazon Since mid-2020, Amazon has accepted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) payments. This pilot program aims to make food more accessible and more affordable for those most in need. What is SNAP EBT? Uniquely, SNAP EBT is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that… Read more »
PCSing soon? These Companies Can Help PCS season traditionally runs from May 15 to September 30. During this time, military families stateside and overseas who have been given PCS orders must prepare for their next move. There is much to do and think about when preparing for a PCS. Here is a list of companies… Read more »
The Military Pay Charts for 2022. According to federal law, military pay increases are to mirror private-sector wage growth as stated by the Employment Cost Index (ECI). Find military pay for 2022 in our handy military pay charts.
The housing market in Washington DC is typically a seller’s market. Here we look into the housing markets just outside of DC. Read more.
Those who run their own small businesses or operate as independent contractors and gig workers, which includes Uber and Lyft drivers, personal shoppers who deliver groceries, military spouses who find traditional employment challenging, and freelance writers like me, must be aware that there are tax issues and deadlines that are different from regular, W-2 positions.
This new Tenant Rights bill commits the DoD to ensuring military families receive quality housing and fair treatment from private companies.
Buying a home can be more complicated for military families. This list will introduce key factors for military families to consider.
VA Streamline Refinancing is a different way of referring to the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, or VA IRRRL (pronounced “Earl”) and is an option for some homeowners who utilized a VA Loan to purchase their house.
For the last 2 years, service members have enjoyed pay raises of at least 3%. However, it is becoming apparent that troops should not count on a similar military pay raise in 2022.
The National Guard’s COVID-19 response has created some additional benefits, in the form of veteran home loans, or VA Loans. The latter was activated during the pandemic, thanks to a provision in the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act.