Military Money

05/18/2024

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Military Money provides free information and resources to help military members achieve financial success.

06/06/2023

Payday loans are a flashing neon sign at the intersection of desperation and convenience. Offering fast cash at a heavy cost, they’ve earned a deserved reputation as a financial speed trap for borrowers.

What is a payday loan?

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A military payday loan is a cash advance that works in the same way traditional consumer personal loans do but involve higher interest rates.

06/05/2023

Military life can be pretty demanding. The last thing a soldier or sailor needs to worry about is losing all their possessions.

Is such peace of mind worth 50 cents a day?

That’s about what most renter’s insurance policies cost. It’s the kind of insurance most military members need, since most don’t own homes.

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Renters insurance is specifically designed for those who do not own their homes. Learn how renters insurance helps protect from damage to your property.

06/02/2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has long been committed to making sure education benefits are available to those who join the military. Modern VA education benefits recognize that today’s veterans and active-duty military service members may struggle to pay tuition or find education or training that’s a good fit.

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If you are in the military, a veteran, or a dependent, there are education benefits programs available to help you reach your education & career goals.

05/29/2023

Today we honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Thank you for your service.

Military Money provides free information and resources to help military members achieve financial success.

05/26/2023

The military may travel on its stomach, but individual service members draw their greatest strength from the support of their spouses. While spouses receive no direct pay for their support role, they are a vital part of military life and enjoy a wide variety of benefits as a result of being married to a service member.

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Military spouses have many benefits they can take advantage of. Learn about insurance, education, tax, and even recreational benefits that are available.

05/22/2023

You’re just out of the service and looking for a job, but the hard skills you learned in the military don’t seem applicable to life in a civilian position.

The hiring managers you’re talking to wrongly assume you’ve been trained in only combat skills. They don’t appreciate how your military experience can be the right kind of preparation for a job opening in their company.

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There are many employers who are military friendly in the way they recruit and hire employees. Learn about the companies known to help veterans.

05/20/2023

Here at Military Money, we thank you all for your dedication and service to the United States.

05/19/2023

Financial planning might seem like a luxury for the wealthy, but anyone can benefit from making plans for their money, especially those who are struggling to get by.

As a servicemember or veteran, you have access to special perks to help you build a solid financial plan. They include an array of benefits and military financial advisors. Here are a few ways to get started with financial planning for military personnel:

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Financial planning for military families and veterans should include budgeting, optimizing military benefits, and taking advantage of assistance programs.

05/15/2023

Those who serve the nation do so knowing they will face significant mental and physical challenges. Unfortunately, military service does not make anyone immune to financial challenges, too, so it’s important for any service member to recognize that help is available and to know where that help can come from.

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If you are in the military, a veteran, or a dependent, there are debt relief options and programs available to help you during financial hardship.

05/12/2023

"A thing is mighty big when time and distance cannot shrink it." -- Zora Neale Hurston

In most scenarios, military spouses subordinated their personal and professional aspirations to the greater benefit of the service family. Responding to the call of duty, they frequently endured long periods of separation or left familiar surroundings and friends to re-establish their homes in distant places. And there they became American ambassadors abroad.

Thank you for your service.

Military Money provides free information and resources to help military members achieve financial success.

04/18/2023