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Curtez Riggs is a Retired Army Soldier, Entrepreneur, and friend to at least two important people. He is also the founder of the Military Influencer Conference℠, an exciting, dynamic event that brings together hundreds of spouses, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers united by a passion for the military.

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2020 Veterans Day Free Meals & Discounts

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Updated for 2020! Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. This year, hundreds of restaurants and companies are offering military members and veterans a free meal or another discount as a sign of appreciation for their service to our country. This guide will show you which restaurants are offering discounts, and how you can participate. To … [Read more...] about 2020 Veterans Day Free Meals & Discounts

5 Ways For Families To Save Money While Christmas Shopping

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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

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

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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

Memorial Day – Free Burgers, Pizza And More For Military

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Memorial Day is this Monday, May 30, and in honor of the men and women who gave their lives for our country, many businesses are offering free meals, and discounts to current and former Military. Hooters, McCalisters, MOD Pizza, and 7-Eleven are among the many national chains celebrating Memorial Day 2016, with freebies and discounts. While … [Read more...] about Memorial Day – Free Burgers, Pizza And More For Military

Almost Free Money: NFCU Offering $710 In Bonuses For Military Appreciation Month

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Note: this was published in 2016 and was current at the time of publication. Some offers may no longer be available. However, there are always legitimate ways to make money by signing up for new accounts or similar actions. Good luck! Over the last few months, I've been searching for and validating some of the most epic money-making methods on … [Read more...] about Almost Free Money: NFCU Offering $710 In Bonuses For Military Appreciation Month

How A Simple Survey Helps Service Members Prepare To Transition

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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

It’s Official Infantry, Armor Opens To Women: Effective 1 April

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Effective 1 April 2016, military occupational specialties 11X, 13F, 19D, 19K, will become gender integrated. This unprecedented act will allow women to enlist into Infantry, Armor and Artillery MOSs and serve alongside their male counterparts. Infantry and armor positions will open to women April 1 in the next step of the Army's gender integration … [Read more...] about It’s Official Infantry, Armor Opens To Women: Effective 1 April

13 Credit Card Companies That Provide CASH Refunds to Service Members Under The SCRA

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Did you know many credit card companies are going above and beyond their legal obligations under the Service Members Civil Relief Act? Many companies are retroactively lowering interest rates for balances placed AFTER your enlistment! Under the SCRA, 6 percent is the maximum interest rate that can, however, in 2018 many institutions are … [Read more...] about 13 Credit Card Companies That Provide CASH Refunds to Service Members Under The SCRA

How To Get Military Discounts On Flights

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Our airlines are very much in tune with how appreciative the country is for our Service Members. After all, there are pilots, mechanics and more working in the industry who came straight from a Military career. In fact, AOL Jobs named a pilot as one of the top 10 jobs if you're leaving the military. That ensures a close connection between the … [Read more...] about How To Get Military Discounts On Flights

Tricare or MTF: Will The Army Pay For Tattoo Removal?

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Question: I have a total of 5 tattoos that fall below my right elbow. My Commander determined that my tattoos are not in compliance with AR 670-1, 3-3c(2). I've been counseled, and I understand that I've been grandfathered (which I'm extremely grateful for). Prior to the release of the new policy, I was preparing to apply to Office Candidate … [Read more...] about Tricare or MTF: Will The Army Pay For Tattoo Removal?