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Military
It’s a sad and too-common sight just outside the U.S. military bases: A gauntlet of pawnshops and payday-loan shops alongside fast-food restaurants and liquor stores. These shops are anything but…
Joining the military means sacrifice. It shouldn’t mean you give up financial security and end up in debt. Unfortunately, service personnel often struggle more than civilians with paying bills. A…
Five Military Debt Relief Programs Members of the military have plenty to worry about when they are serving our country. The last thing they should have to worry about is…
The stress of dealing with financial problems is a huge concern in the military and one of the reasons it is so involved in promoting “Military Saves.” Military Saves is…
Do you remember the first time you ever sat down to talk to a recruiter? He or she probably told you about the benefits of joining the military. Your recruiter…
If you are thinking about cashing out your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) when you leave the uniformed service, think twice. Or maybe three times. You might be about to forsake…
The Department of Defense (DoD) is working to alleviate the shortage of child care through a number of channels. Legislation has increased the number of spaces available over the past…
We all know how important it is for military spouses to hold down the fort while their loved ones are serving our country. However, those lucky enough to have the…
For families on the move, deciding whether to rent or buy a home is a critical choice, from a financial and lifestyle perspective. For members of the military, it’s a…
Eleanor Davis can spot military spouses a mile away. They come in droves, looking for something to spruce up their quarters or for something pretty to wear to the Air…
Sources:
- N.A. (ND) How to Avoid Predatory Lending. Retrieved from https://www.vhda.com/Homebuyers/HombuyerToolsResources/Pages/AvoidingPredatoryLending.aspx
- N.A. (ND) Stop the Debt $ Trap. Retrieved from https://uspirg.org/feature/usp/stop-debt-trap
- Jowers, K. (2021, June 16) Reversing Trump-era decision, feds strengthen enforcement of rules protecting troops from predatory lenders. Retrieved from https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2021/06/16/reversing-trump-era-decision-feds-strengthen-enforcement-of-rules-protecting-troops-from-predatory-lenders/
- Kantwill, P. (2021, May 7) The OCC’s ‘Fake Lender’ Rule Threatens to Harm Veterans. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/daily-news/opinions/2021/05/07/occs-fake-lender-rule-threatens-harm-veterans.html