The VA home loan program has been around for seven decades. This long-cherished benefit has backed more than 24 million military mortgages since 1944. But in many ways, it’s more important today than ever before. Many lenders tightened their lending requirements after the housing market collapse. Access to credit is starting to loosen, but it’s…
Besides the advantage of requiring no down payment for qualified VA borrowers, there’s also a distinct advantage for the borrower regarding closing costs. The veteran is limited to the types of closing costs that may be paid, helping the veteran save money at the closing table. But if there are costs associated with a VA…
A recent ruling by the Defense Department has granted veteran status to a group of civilians who served in Vietnam. Specifically, the group consists of “Department of the Navy civilian special agents who served in direct support and under control of the Department of the Navy within the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May…
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base isn’t the most important base in the Air Force. It also isn’t the biggest. But for the Dayton, Ohio, area, it’s an important economic factor. And now that U.S. military veterans have access to military bases, it’s getting a lot more important to vets in the local community. When the 2019 National Defense…
Why Dental Care Matters Protect Your Family & Home: Get Affordable Insurance Today You know many tips to stay healthy, such as eating fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep, but did you know that practicing proper preventive dental care can also dramatically impact your overall health? Healthy dental hygiene can reduce your risk…
Several years ago, I knew a good man with a beautiful family who lost a battle with cancer while three of his four children were still in elementary school. To this day, it hurts to think about it. But that’s the nature of death, isn’t it? It’s tough on the survivors. So what about you?…
Major League Baseball teams are showing their appreciation for service members, both past and present, with military discounts on 2020 game tickets. Many teams also hold military appreciation days to honor those who have served our country. Look for your favorite team in the list below and take advantage of the military discounts that can help…
Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts in 2020. Below are some highlighted offerings. Carowinds On May 24 and 25, Carowinds will waive the admission fee for active military, retired military, National Guard and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. They also offer free tickets for veterans with an honorable or medical discharge. Family…
When one military member marries another, the couple becomes a “dual military” couple, also known as mil-to-mil marriages. Different branches of service may use other terms. Dual military couples are common, and the number of same-service couples may be larger than those who marry someone from a different branch of service. Army spouses, Air Force…
What do you need to know about the Veteran Health ID Card? The Department of Veterans Affairs notes that veterans have several ID cards offered to them. For example, military retirees get a DoD ID indicating they have access to base privileges (BX, commissary, health clinics, etc.), those who choose to get Veteran indicators on…
