Amazon Accepts SNAP EBT as Payment Method
Amazon to accept SNAP EBT payments! The nation’s largest retailer tests its ability to provide fresh food to SNAP beneficiaries.
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.
Spring Cleaning and PCS Prep: Companies That Can Help
Discover how PCS and spring cleaning overlap. Learn how hiring a cleaning service can simplify your moving preparations.
Washington, DC Real Estate Options for Veterans
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.
Self Employment Taxes: An Overview
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.
New Tenant Rights for Some Military Families in On-Base Housing
This new Tenant Rights bill commits the DoD to ensuring military families receive quality housing and fair treatment from private companies.
Military Families: Should We Buy a Home?
Buying a home can be more complicated for military families. This list will introduce key factors for military families to consider.
What Is VA Streamline Refinancing and How Can It Benefit You?
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.
Where Should Veterans Choose to Live After the Military
Deciding where to live and work after transitioning out of the military can be an overwhelming process especially if you haven’t decided which state to live in. We have put together some factors for you to consider. Setting yourself up to make sure your money goes further and living in a state that has veteran employment programs as well as companies willing to hire veterans will help the transition from military life to civilian life.
Military Financial Preparation: An Introduction
When first joining the military understanding your military pay factors, military benefits that can save you money, and tricks to reduce spending is crucial for financial planning. Understanding your finances from the start and developing a healthy cost-saving mindset can help you throughout your military career. Here’s a quick intro to financial preparation for the military.
Military Impact of Payroll Tax Deferral
President Trump signed a memo last month to allow employers to defer payment of employee-side social security payroll taxes, to provide relief to workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions.