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How To Get A USAA Cashier’s Check

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 27, 2018 11 Comments

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Get A Cashier's Check

It seemed like such a simple question: "How do I get a USAA Cashier's Check in a city where I don't have a bank account?" Our daughter's well into her plans to move off-campus. She's done a great job of house hunting & budgeting, and if her new roommates stick to their commitment then she'll save a lot of money on the college's room & … [Read more...] about How To Get A USAA Cashier’s Check

Alzheimer’s Care Financial Update

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 8 Comments

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[Note:  My father passed away on 18 November 2017 from end-stage Alzheimer's.] It's been a busy few months for us Nordman family men, but the fallout is settling. Dad's still healthy and mobile, he just turned 82 years old, and he's still deep into mid-stage Alzheimer's. He's doing "as well as can be expected" (I've learned to despise that … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Care Financial Update

What The VA Really Does With Your Disability Claim

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: June 11, 2019 24 Comments

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This is the final part of a three-post series on why you want to file a VA disability claim (even if you think you're not disabled) and what goes on behind the scenes. The first post explained why you want to file your disability claim, not just how to file it.  The second post explained why you should prepare as much of your claim as possible … [Read more...] about What The VA Really Does With Your Disability Claim

What Happens When (Not Just How) You File Your VA Disability Claim

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 6, 2019 4 Comments

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Last week's post explained why you want to file your disability claim, not just how to file it. Now we'll get into why you should prepare as much of your claim as possible up front as a "fully developed" package. It's time (once again) to visit the Veteran Service Officer. Why you want a fully-developed claim The VA is required by law to research … [Read more...] about What Happens When (Not Just How) You File Your VA Disability Claim

How A Simple Survey Helps Service Members Prepare To Transition

Author: Curtez Last Updated: November 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

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USAA sponsored this post, and I have been financially compensated to write it. Regardless, the opinions expressed are entirely my own. My mind is made up, after nineteen years one month and three days of active federal service, I’m requesting to retire from the United States Army. By far, this has been one of the most stressful decisions that … [Read more...] about How A Simple Survey Helps Service Members Prepare To Transition

Why You File Your Veterans Disability Claim (Not Just How)

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: August 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

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"Learn From My Mistakes... Without Repeating Them!" There are roughly eighty-two gazillion websites which will tell you HOW to file your disability claim with the Veterans Administration. (I'll link to some of them.) This post explains WHY you want to file your claim (even when you feel 0% disabled), and why you want to do it as you're … [Read more...] about Why You File Your Veterans Disability Claim (Not Just How)

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