JULY 18, 2022 - When looking for a VA home loan, it is important to seek out the best lenders possible. It can be tricky to determine which lenders are the best, but there are a few things you can look for. In this article, we will give you six tips for finding the top VA home loan lenders. 1) Do your research Look for lenders who are familiar with the VA home loan … [Read more...]
DoD Authorizes Temporary Increase to 2021 BAH Rates
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 - The Department of Defense has temporarily authorized increases in the 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 56 housing markets (commonly referred to as Military Housing Areas, MHAs) across the U.S. Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the … [Read more...]
Active-Duty Military Members Learn About the Stock Market
AUGUST 10, 2021 - Most military members shouldn’t even consider serious investing until they build up a savings cushion. If you’ve paid off personal debt and built an adequate emergency fund, you are ready to start saving for retirement and even building passive income from investments. If you’re thinking building your wealth by buying and selling assets, shares, and … [Read more...]
AER Program Takes Guesswork Out of Financial Assistance For Soldiers
JULY 28, 2021 - The life of a service member isn’t always easy. But, of all the things a Soldier has to worry about on a daily basis, finances shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where the Army Emergency Relief program comes in. Retired Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, Army Emergency Relief director, visited Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, July 20-21 to promote the program and … [Read more...]
Debt Reduction First Step in Retirement Planning
MAY 4, 2021 - It’s never too soon to start putting money aside for retirement, but financial experts advise debt reduction before retirement planning will maximize retirement income. A debt snowball method may help Soldiers and their Families make faster headway paying off debts so they can then invest larger amounts into retirement accounts. Soldiers and their Families … [Read more...]