The Department Of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have long affirmed their commitment to military education for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and military dependents whether spouses or children. But the DoD and VA efforts are not without support from other government agencies such as the Department of Education (DoE). Did you know the…
What are the best ways to hire veterans? Much depends on the nature of your business, whether you are seeking a certain type of status associated by veteran-operated businesses, and how many new hires you wish to bring on. Hiring a veteran brings with it associated benefits in some cases. The IRS official site has…
Many companies understand the value that veterans and military family members can bring to a workplace. Members of the military community have many qualities and skills that can benefit companies in a variety of industries. What qualities can veterans and military family members bring to a company? Companies that are interested in recruiting and hiring…
Economic stress is affecting everyone right now, including military-connected students and veterans. It’s more important than ever that you know your rights. And you have some important new rights about your debts. Your Stimulus Check Can’t Be Taken for Most Federal Debt, Even Unpaid Taxes You should know that, if you received a stimulus check…
While members of all branches of the military receive extensive military discounts, US Army Service Members and veterans have an exclusive set of benefits available to them. From career training and educational benefits to resources for families, Army Service Members should take advantage of these special benefits. Army and Air Force Exchange Through the Army and…
Find veterans benefits offered by each state. Did you know that state, city, and community programs also offer a range of veteran benefits and programs for qualifying vets and their families? City Websites, Chambers of Commerce Sites Searching for veteran benefits by city can be a bit more challenging than searching for state resources. There…
Service members and their families have access to substantial resources to save money and manage your expenses. Learn more about different military pay and compensation benefits and ways to save and protect your family’s financial health. Prevent Identity theft and fraud File a complaint on the Consumer Complaint Database at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau if you…
For many borrowers, applying for any kind of mortgage may seem daunting. But, when broken down, this rundown of 6 steps to getting a VA loan is easy to understand. 1. Select a VA-approved Lender On the surface, it might appear that any lender will do. However, if you dig a little deeper, you may discover…
There are a variety of veteran burial benefits provided by VA and non-VA sources. Claiming VA death benefits (including burial benefits) is never an easy thing to do, but early planning is the key to making sure a loved one’s final wishes are honored just as much as military service. Many veterans want to be…
In case you haven’t heard, the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering veterans a free ID card which can be used to prove your veteran status when needed at businesses and other locations. The free ID card, which originally rolled-out in late November, was ordered by Congress in 2015 as a way to give veterans proof of service…
