Understanding Buying A Home With A VA Loan

February 28, 2011

One of the best benefits of serving in the US Armed Forces is access to the VA Loan Guarantee and Home Loan Program. Originally part of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, this program for current and former members of the military guarantees home loans by the federal government against default. It enables veterans to [...]

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Active Duty Military Can Earn a Guaranteed 10% Return

February 26, 2011

A “guaranteed 10% return” should usually tip you off to an investment scam. But, one of the very few legitimate opportunities to get such an impressive return is the military’s Savings Deposit Program. Eligible members of the military can deposit up to $10,000 and earn a guaranteed 10% APY on that money. Who Qualifies for [...]

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What Is Military Saves and Military Saves Week?

February 22, 2011

Military Saves is a social marketing campaign that is designed to help influence, motivate, and support members of the military and their families to save money. Studies have shown that members of the military are woefully neglecting their financial education and not saving enough money for key financial events such as retirement, their children’s college [...]

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Five Things That Will Increase Your Life Insurance Costs

February 21, 2011

This is a guest post by Miranda Marquit. One of the realities of insurance is that the premiums are set based on how much of a risk the company believes you are. When it comes to life insurance costs, companies look at the risk that you will die soon. In the case of term life [...]

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