Military
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Military pay can’t make you rich, but it does provide excellent saving and investing opportunities, including some unavailable to civilians. By understanding how to take advantage of them, you can secure your future and potentially even retire young.
Until recently, only career military personnel qualified for pensions. But everything changed in 2018. Thanks to the new blended retirement system, most service members qualify for some kind of benefit. But how does the new system work, and how does it affect lifers? Find out here.
Military service has long been a path for social and economic mobility for thousands of young American men and women. Service is both a way to see the world and to learn valuable skills that can be transferred into civilian life. Many enlistees wouldn’t have the opportunity to attend college or purchase a house without
For nearly a century, USAA has offered an ever-growing suite of financial products to active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members. Take a look at the full range here.
The USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card offers a lower rate than many credit cards, but you sacrifice any potential rewards. It can be a good card if you need a low-interest credit card for large purchases and won’t use it for regular purchases. USAA Rate Advantage Credit Card: Overview Apply Today USAA Rate Advantage Credit
Life insurance provides emergency money to see your family through in case you pass away. And if you or a loved one are in the military, you have options civilians don’t. Here’s what you need to know about these options and how to choose the best policy for you and your family.
Recently, we discovered the #1 financial perk for military families: the VA Home Loan Guaranty, commonly known as the VA loan program. It is designed to make homeownership more affordable for current and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces and certain other service organizations. If you’ve joined the military and now want to buy
For military personnel who need to live off base, each permanent change of station brings with it a significant decision: whether to rent or buy a house. If you’re trying to make that tough decision now, consider these financial, personal, and practical factors.