Vietnam-era and other pre-9/11 veterans are one step closer to accessing a program designed to pay their spouses or other family support for in-home care even as rules tighten for who can enroll, as part of a highly anticipated proposed rule release from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among the changes laid out in the 231-page proposal is a shift…
Transition: It’s harder and easier than you think. At least that’s what I’m beginning to see six months after our transition out of the Marine Corps. And while there was a lot I did right, there was a lot I did wrong, too. So I sat down with my husband and his buddies for a…
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…
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?…
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…
An allotment is a designated amount of money that is automatically distributed for you, from your pay. There are many reasons to have an allotment, including setting aside funds for family, paying off a loan from the military, or paying for your life insurance premiums. The following summarizes what you need to know about allotments:…
