What the heck is a debt ceiling? And is it going to affect your life as a military or veteran family? Our country is potentially wading into uncharted waters, and they’re dark and murky. What Is A Debt Ceiling? The easiest way to imagine the debt ceiling is kind of like a credit limit on… | Read More…
Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder
After several long years and 100s of revisions, the Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder is finally available for purchase! This great tool will make your life more organized and provide a guide to help others help you if this is a situation. What Is This Binder? The Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder is a… | Read More…
Unemployment For Military Veterans and Retirees
Leaving the military is a time of big transition: you’re looking for a new job, probably moving to a new location, and everything is unsettled. One benefit that can help is filing for unemployment insurance through the UCX (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Military) program. Eligibility for UCX You are eligible for UCX if you: Have recently left… | Read More…
Resume and Job Hunting Help for Service Members and Spouses
Getting a job can be intimidating, especially if you’ve been serving in the military, or out of the workforce for a while. How do you translate your military service into terms that a civilian employer will understand? Or how do you craft a resume if you have big gaps in your work history? There are… | Read More…
The Best Veterans Day Deals and Discounts for 2021
I’m always amazed at how many companies offer generous discounts over Veterans’ Day. Veterans’ Day was created to recognize the service of our military veterans, and corporate America continues to provide that recognition in a very tangible way with amazing Veterans Day deals and discounts. I know it’s good public relations, but it’s also just… | Read More…
Changing Direct Deposit for VA Benefits
I receive a lot of emails asking how to change the account to which benefits are paid from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This includes disability, education, and survivor benefits. There are three ways to change your account: online, via telephone, or via the mail. Changing direct deposit for VA benefits will make sure… | Read More…
How To Get A Refund Of The VA Home Loan Funding Fee
Home mortgages guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are a valuable benefit of military service. One of the characteristics of a VA-backed home loan is that you have to pay a funding fee when you get the loan. However, some folks are exempt from the funding fee. If you pay the funding fee,… | Read More…
Should You Sell Back Your Military Leave, or Take Terminal Leave?
One hot topic in military finance is the selling of leave. Generally, these are folks who are separating or retiring, and they’re trying to figure out what to do with their leave. I used to have a single answer, and then I opened my mind a little, discovered that there are a lot of variables… | Read More…