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USAA Provides Answers To The Most Important Member Questions

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: November 16, 2020 2 Comments

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I've finally recovered from jet lag, my voice has returned to normal (from "Darth Vader"), and I'm caught up on sleep. Let's review USAA's answers to your biggest reader questions. DigitalMilEx is USAA's annual conference for military influencers. We're bloggers, personal-finance experts, and entrepreneurs. Many of us are veterans, and some … [Read more...] about USAA Provides Answers To The Most Important Member Questions

5 Ways For Families To Save Money While Christmas Shopping

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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It’s crunch time! Hey, someone has to finalize the Thanksgiving menu, make the grocery list, and decide whose turn it is to sit next to Uncle Ted this year. And before you even have enough time to regret how many helpings of pumpkin pie you indulged in, it will be time to drink eggnog and unwrap presents. While the expectations of Christmas … [Read more...] about 5 Ways For Families To Save Money While Christmas Shopping

How Much Is A Military Retirement Worth? Over One Million Dollars – How to Calculate the Present Value of a Military Retirement Pension

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: July 12, 2018 14 Comments

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(For those of you who follow the stock market's performance, the inspiration for this post came seven years ago: March 2009, the bottom of the Great Recession's markets. Back then I had no clue that someday I'd be blogging about it.) How Much is a Military Retirement Worth? The answer is more than just cash flow. Another way to ask the … [Read more...] about How Much Is A Military Retirement Worth? Over One Million Dollars – How to Calculate the Present Value of a Military Retirement Pension

Are You A Service Member In Debt With Bad Credit? A Legitimate Way to Repair Your Credit Score

Author: Curtez Last Updated: February 12, 2019 5 Comments

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As a young Staff Sergeant back in 2002, I found myself in an incredibly awkward position. It began harmlessly enough. My foolish attempt at living above my means began to produce a lot of heartache and misery. It started small and then snowballed into an extreme amount of debt. Over time, I began to live paycheck to paycheck. In … [Read more...] about Are You A Service Member In Debt With Bad Credit? A Legitimate Way to Repair Your Credit Score

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