Archives for November 2013

Veterans ID Cards Can Be Scanned With QR Code Reader

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 1 Comment

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to provide adequate warning to Veterans that their Veterans Identification Cards (VIC) can be scanned to reveal their Social Security Numbers. Anyone with an IPhone or Android smart phone can download a QR code app and scan any VIC issued since 2004. Once scanned, the cardholders’ social security … [Read more...] about Veterans ID Cards Can Be Scanned With QR Code Reader

Fixing The Fixed Indexed Annuity

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 2 Comments

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Let's start this post with a word-association test. Get ready to record your immediate, instinctive, reflex reaction to the following phrase: "Fixed indexed annuity". I'm going to guess that your response was not the warm & fuzzy security-blanket comfort of having guaranteed monthly income for the rest of your life. Why do indexed … [Read more...] about Fixing The Fixed Indexed Annuity

“Are You Sure You’re Ready To Leave The Military?”

This guest post is brought to you by Romeo Jeremiah. (If you’re interested in writing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) Anyone who has every served in the military has been asked the dreaded and oftentimes uncomfortable question, “are you gonna stick it out?” Stick it out --Military jargon for “completing at least … [Read more...] about “Are You Sure You’re Ready To Leave The Military?”

Save Just One Percent More

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

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As the National Defense Authorization Act works its way through legislative and executive approval, it looks like 2014 military base pay will go up by 1%. Housing allowances may go up depending on duty location. Estimates for the military's annual survey of food prices project that the food allowance may go up by as much as 3.4%. When the 2014 … [Read more...] about Save Just One Percent More

Seven Benefits of the VA Home Loan

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 21, 2019 3 Comments

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This guest post is from Randy Prothero, a Hawaii real estate agent and team leader of “The Prothero Group” at Island Style Realty, an Oahu Real Estate Team. The VA loan is a government-backed, but privately lended, home loan available to veterans or those currently serving in the military (including active-duty personnel, reservists/National … [Read more...] about Seven Benefits of the VA Home Loan

How Do Veterans File a PTSD Claim?

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: December 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

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A Helpful Guide to Better Understanding the Benefits Application Procedure The United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that one in five former soldiers suffer from combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A wide variety of benefits are available for those diagnosed with the condition, however, the claims process itself can … [Read more...] about How Do Veterans File a PTSD Claim?

Just Announced: Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes January 2014

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 11 Comments

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Last week we received notification about changes to the Army Tuition Assistance Program. Earlier today, I received notification that Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) will similarly be affected: "Leaders, As the Army moves into a more resource constrained environment, we must fully evaluate each of our compensation programs by weighing total … [Read more...] about Just Announced: Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes January 2014

Book review: “Lean Body, Fat Wallet”

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Lose weight and keep it off. Save money and keep your wealth. How hard could those be?!? Each concept seems so simple, but millions of people struggle with their weight and their net worth. Even if we manage to lose 10 pounds or save $1000, our efforts are wiped out by the same old symptoms that caused the problems. A few lifestyle changes are … [Read more...] about Book review: “Lean Body, Fat Wallet”

Updated: Sweeping Changes To The Army’s Tuition Assistance Program Beginning January 2014

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 32 Comments

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Update: Alaract 317/2013 was published on 2 December 2013 - The message clarifies changes to the Tuition Assistance (TA) Policy for the remainder of FY14, with the changes going into effect on 1 January 2014: Soldiers will be eligible for TA upon successful completion of 1 year of service, following completion of Initial Military Training … [Read more...] about Updated: Sweeping Changes To The Army’s Tuition Assistance Program Beginning January 2014

‘Legal Presumption’ Of Disability for Vets, Former POWs

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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This guest post is brought to you by Terry Duschinski, a former journalist, turned advocate for disabled Vet's. (If you're interested in contributing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) Acquiring disability benefits from the United States Veterans Administration is easier if there is a “legal presumption” that your affliction … [Read more...] about ‘Legal Presumption’ Of Disability for Vets, Former POWs