Standard disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer and this isn’t legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should… talk to a lawyer. Lucky for you, that’s exactly what this post is about. If you do need a lawyer, your first stop should be on-base legal. Usually these offices have a baby JAG, fresh out of […]
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BLUF: In the military, credit cards can be your friend – like a rich friend who gives you awesome stuff for free. But you have to be smart about it. How to be smart about it: Background: The magic behind credit card rewards It’s not really magic. Every time you swipe a credit card, the
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I will never have someone else do my taxes again. That was my very first thought when I showed up at the tax prep center, paperwork in hand. The seasonal worker complimented me on the most organized paperwork he had ever seen. He was a nice guy but he even needed my help to enter
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So you want a credit card that sets off metal detectors… or maybe a card that offers more benefits than (just about) any other. In either case, you want the AMEX Platinum card. This high-end card usually has a $695 annual fee and a lot of people pay that for all the sweet, sweet bennies
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Bottom line The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA) are two laws that can make a meaningful difference to your financial situation if you are active duty or on active duty orders. The SCRA caps the interest rate you pay on most loans while you’re on active duty and allows
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The Bottom Line Infertility is always hard and especially so for military families. Navigating the system can be tough – it’s complicated and there isn’t much good information readily accessible. Here we’ll show you what options are available so you can make the best choice for your family. But the overriding message is that there
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