Serving in the armed forces is one of the most honorable experiences many men and women can have. Being in the military comes with a lot of perks and benefits. One of the most overlooked benefits by both Veterans and service members buying a home through a VA loan. A VA loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued by private lenders and available only to veterans, active-duty service members and their eligible spouses. Some of the advantages of … [Read more...]
Spring Home Maintenance Prevents Future Damage
When winter is over and spring is beginning, not only does the interior of your home call for a “spring cleaning,” but the exterior is in need of some maintenance and inspection as well. You need to check to see whether the cold winter caused damage to your home in order to prevent any future issues and reduced efficiency. You don’t need to call in a professional. You can inspect your property, and with the right tools, you can likely repair it yourself. From Mortgages for America, here are a … [Read more...]
5 Questions That Will Help Young Veterans Plan for Their Financial Future
Are you ready to move on from the military? Before you do, you’ll want to ensure that your finances are in order. Planning for financial stability can make this transition much less stressful. So, before you separate from active duty, be sure to ask yourself these important questions. Do You Need Life Insurance? This question can be critical for young veterans. Regardless of whether you have a family, life insurance can provide a financial buffer for loved ones and friends in the … [Read more...]
Turn Your Home Purchase into a Home Bargain with These 4 Dead Simple Hacks
When shopping for a house, most homebuyers come with a practical checklist in mind. There must be good schools within driving distance. There have to be grocery stores within a few blocks of the place. The kitchen must have high ceilings and big windows. You get the idea. But for all the discussion and planning that goes into planning out your living space and putting together a good color scheme, we often don't talk about how regular homeowners, who aren't secretly dreaming of being … [Read more...]
Dive Into Financial Planning as a Senior Veteran
Governmental bodies and nonprofits of all sorts have a variety of services designed to aid older veterans in the US. Private companies also provide special products, services, or rates to veterans out of respect. All of these benefits and discounts are helpful, but veterans’ needs often are different than the needs of non-veteran citizens. As an example, if a senior veteran does not live near a VA facility to receive the help they need, they could end up paying out of pocket for healthcare if … [Read more...]
Asbestos Companies and the Corporate Cover Up
The history of asbestos use has left a legacy of illness in hundreds of thousands of American families. It has been called one of the largest man-made epidemics in U.S. history. Sadly, it was preventable. They Knew The connection between serious respiratory diseases and asbestos exposure became known in the 1930s, when doctors began warning factory owners, mine owners and asbestos manufacturers of its dangers. Despite warnings from medical professionals, business owners continued to expose … [Read more...]
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