VA Loan Eligibility and Service Requirements
Getting approved for a VA home loan can be a lengthy, confusing, and frustrating process. When you’re in the midst of it, it can feel like you’re a show dog, being forced to jump through hoops. ..
What Buyers Need to Know About VA Loans and Condos
Condos can be a great fit for military buyers, especially for those frequently on the go. You ..
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, provides financial and legal protection for activ..
The Home Buying Process For Veterans
Buying Process In most cases, you need to follow these steps to get a VA home loan. Eligibili..
Read This: Must-Dos for Separating
You've made the decision. Now it's time to make the most of it. There's a list of tasks to acco..
Overview of Veterans Affairs Benefits
You served. Now let the Department of Veterans Affairs serve you by helping you live life to th..
Help for Military Spouses Going Back to School
A college degree may lead to better job opportunities and better pay. In fact, earning a bachel..
Overview of Veterans Affairs Benefits
You served. Now let the Department of Veterans Affairs serve you by helping you live life to th..
What Service Members Should Know When Choosing a College
Thinking about college? You already have the discipline it takes to pursue higher education. Fr..
Military Education Programs
Marine Corps Education Programs The Marine Corps Lifelong Learning Programs provides policie..
GI Bill Pays For Tests
You can use your GI Bill to pay for nationally approved tests such as: SAT (Scholastic Ass..
Social Security: Things To Think About Before Applying For Disability Benefits
Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey. We’re here for you if the unexpected..
Transitional Compensation: Help for Victims of Abuse
Victims of abuse can feel isolated and discouraged. For the families of military service member..
Vision Insurance For Military Families
Frustrated by the lack of vision coverage, and sometimes limiting and expensive dental coverage..
Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders
The Bottom Line - Payday loans can be a debt-trap for military service members, with many pred..
VA Loan Closing Costs: An Added Benefit
Besides the advantage of requiring no down payment for qualified VA borrowers, there's also a d..
Using Your VA Loan as an Investment
We sometimes get asked by our loan candidates about if they can use their VA loan as an inves..
Army Tuition Assistance
The Army offers Soldiers several programs to support their education goals including 100% Tuiti..
8 Ways To Find A Job With Better Benefits
The U.S. job market is not at its best — with some forecasts pointing toward continuing unemp..
The Army Continuing Education System
Like the other military branches, the Army offers its members great opportunities to get a coll..
Overseas Housing Allowances
Many overseas military bases are located in high-cost areas. Add to this the fact that housing ..
All About Addiction
Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive substance seeking ..
U.S. Family Health Plan
One TRICARE Prime option, called U.S. Family Health Plan is available to eligible persons who l..
VA Cash Out Refinance
An existing VA mortgage, just like any other mortgage, can be refinanced. A refinance is simply..
Military Pay Allotments
An allotment is a designated amount of money that is automatically distributed for you, from yo..
Understanding Military Retirement Pay
Military retirement pay is intended to recognize the selfless dedication to a career in the mil..
Montgomery GI Bill Rates
The Montgomery GI Bill pays you a set benefit based on the number of classes you are taken, thi..
GI Bill Rates for Reserve and National Guard
The monthly rates for the reserve GI Bill change each October, based on government calculations..
Financial Planning for Survivors
The loss of a loved one is difficult - the time after such a loss, even more so. Waves of deni..
GI Bill Rates Increase for 2018
Every year GI Bill rates increase based on the average increase of the price of higher educatio..
VA Benefits: Disability Compensation
Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled by an injury or..
Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)
The following guide will help you determine if you are eligible and how to apply for the the De..
Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP)
The Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) is a VA education benefit program designed to..
Basic Allowance for Housing Helps You Get A Loan
As an active duty service member, you’re probably aware that you’re eligible for a basic al..
Get Your Child the Right Start With Sure Start
Sure Start is a Department of Defense Education Activity program for command-sponsored children..
Help Pay For School With The Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private, or graduate sc..
Benefits For “Gray-Area” Military Retirees
Retired Guardsmen and Reservists who have completed their 20 years but are not old enough to co..
VA Loans – Benefits, Eligibility & Applying
What Is a VA Loan? A VA loan is a mortgage loan that’s backed by the Department of Veteran..
An Overview Of Social Security
Social Security's retirement program has been a basic part of American life for more than 65 ye..
Veteran Burial Allowance
VA burial allowances are cash allowances paid to an eligible veteran's family to help defray bu..
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ..
Military Retirement: Do You Have This Covered?
Transitioning to civilian life is just like everything else in military life. Doing it successf..
6 Facts On Military Retirement Pay
Moving from active duty pay to military retirement pay can bring some surprises. It’s a lot..
Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BAS is a continuation of the military tradition of providing room and board (or rations) as par..
Social Security Online Puts You In Control
Taking control of your future is the first step in planning a long and happy retirement. Socia..
Military’s Blended Retirement System
Q: How is the military retirement system going to change? A: The National Defense Authorizat..
Tuition Assistance ‘Top-Up’ Program
Top-Up is a program that allows GI Bill participants to use the GI Bill to supplement the tuiti..
5 Tips to Invest Now and Relax Later
It is important to plan for the future today, including knowing how and where you should invest..
TRICARE Young Adult Select
TRICARE Young Adult Select is a health care program for young adults between the ages of 21 - ..
Veterans Pension Rates For 2018
If you are a wartime veteran with a limited income and you are no longer able to work, you may ..
Free Money for School – Pell Grants
Pell Grants are the foundation of federal student financial aid, which can be added with ot..
10 Things Many Borrowers Don’t Know About VA Loans
For the vast majority of military borrowers, VA loans represent the most powerful lending progr..
TRICARE Plan Finder
Plan Finder The Plan Finder helps you understand which TRICARE health plan options you may..
Veterans Able To Schedule VA Appointments Online
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will join the rest of the internet when they unveil rea..
7 Things to Know About the Military’s New Retirement Plan
President Obama signed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law on November ..
State & Federal Programs For Seniors
Providing Insight Into State & Federal Programs For Seniors Elder Resource Benefits Consul..
Military Spouse Education Benefits
Military Spouse Education Benefits The military, government, schools, and private organization..
Have Questions About Military Pay
Military Pay Agency Addresses Have a general question about active duty or retired pay rates? ..
VA Hearing and Vision Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs will ensure access to audiology and eye care services in..
Military Pay and Pensions
Pay Tables and More To find the latest news on military pay and benefits, including pay tabl..
VA Home Loans
Purchase & Cash-Out Refinance Home Loans With a Purchase Loan, VA can help you purchase a..
Types Of TRICARE Plans
Health Plans TRICARE offers several different health plans. All plans meet or exceed ..
Benefits For Elderly Veterans
Elderly Veterans According to the 2012 U.S. Census brief, Veterans age 65 or older numbered in..
Getting Money For School
Veterans Benefits The U.S. government offers several programs that provide vets with mon..
How To Stretch Your Military Retirement Pay
Years before you hang up your uniform and leave active-duty military service, you will need to ..
Types Of Military Pay
There are various types of pay. Basic pay is received by all and is the main component of an in..
Best Places To Get Help With Veteran Benefits
Do Need Help Finding The Best Veteran Benefits? Getting help with veteran benefits isn’t all..
Deciding On Career and Education
Step One: Choose Your Career Path Wisely In today's job market the type of degree can make a..
How To Get Military Advance Pay
The purpose of advance pay is to give funds to a member to meet extraordinary expenses inci..
How To Enroll In TRICARE
Tricare is a health insurance program available to veterans, and it comes in four varieties: Tr..
Helpful VA Videos
Veteran-Focused Videos VA Specially Adaptive Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans and Wounded ..
Health Care Coverage Options For Military Veterans
If you're enrolled in TRICARE or the Veterans health care program, you're considered cove..
Navigating Veteran Health Care
Post-military life can be a flood of decisions, from finding a new career to choosing how, or i..