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Free and Discounted Veterans Day Opportunities! Part 3 In The Series

Are you looking for camping gear, home improvement items, a wedding dress or a dog, or basically anything else? Today’s article points you in the right direction for over 30 special offers (free and discounts) at 17,000 locations and online in Part 3 of the Veterans’ Day Benefits series. By...
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Advance Pay: The Payday Loan That Isn’t

Your PCS orders have finally arrived! Look out! Here comes your “friend” to give you the inside track on how to make a little money at the government’s expense. “Advance pay, man! It’s an interest-free loan from Uncle Sam! Invest it, dude, or get that computer you’ve been looking for. ...
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SGLI Is NOT Your Only “Life Insurance”

If you are on active duty, there is no doubt you are aware of your benefits under the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. SGLI is a great insurance product and an excellent benefit available to all servicemembers that pay for it. But, the government also provides insurance protection for those...
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14,000 Establishments Offering Meals, Desserts and Beverages this Veterans Day!

Yesterday in Part 1 of the Veterans Day series, we discussed free or discounted events at over 1,500 locations. The real big headline grabbers are always the free and discounted meals at over 14,000 locations. Depending on where you live, Veterans can start the day with a free breakfast and...
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The Thrift Savings Plan: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

What is Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? TSP is an account similar to a 401(k). Federal employees (including those in uniform) may participate in the TSP. Military members put pre-tax money into an account, and have the right to take the money out of the account at a certain point in...
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Casualty and Survivor Benefits

It is not easy to consider, but if you become disabled or are killed while on deployment, your family will be entitled to benefits from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some benefits are automatic and some require your family to apply for them. Because of...
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A Guide to Easy Budgeting for Military Personnel

Many people are under the misconception that military personnel have it made, financially. However, they live paycheck to paycheck just like everyone else does. They have the same bills and expenses as civilians, plus some. Low ranking military personnel have it the hardest because they aren’t paid as much as...
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How to Save at the Commissary

Many people mistakenly believe that the commissary always has the lowest prices…while this isn’t always true it can offer savings. Here are some things to know about shopping at the commissary to help you get the best deals: Surcharge While the commissary doesn’t charge tax, there is a surcharge added...
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8 Military Family Benefits You May Not Know About

When your spouse joins the military, there are all kinds of new things to learn. One of them is what benefits your family and you are entitled to. Here are a few you can expect to hear about and use – whether your spouse has a four year enlistment or...
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