If you have a VA home loan, it is up to you to prevent foreclosure from happening.  As with any type of loan, if you fail to make the monthly payments, you will put the home at risk of foreclosure.  If your home did fall to foreclosure, the Department of Veterans Affairs, who have backed [...]

Soldiers Favor Obama Over McCain Six to One
 
It has been a long and draining time for our soldiers in Iraq.  Our brave soldiers have fought long and hard for our country, now they are ready for a positive change, the face of Obama is growing in popularity as a majority of our soldiers is favoring [...]

PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a difficult to diagnose illness seen in people who experience a tragic, unexpected event or consistent exposure to realities of combat. It is important to be diagnosed and begin treatment as quickly as possible to prevent symptoms from spiraling out of control.

“I TURNED TWENTY-ONE IN PRISON, DOING LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE”
 
 
These lyrics from the popular country song have special meaning for a small but determined group of veterans in prison today.  Most States have a sentencing structure that allows for some form of parole or early release for “good behavior” for even the most serious crimes. Even [...]

I saw the morning
It was shattered by a gun
Heard a scream, saw him fall, no one cried
My heart was sadden by this terrible event
It never ends
Never leaves
It just gets worse

”Let me be clear: I will let no one question my love of this country.” He loves our country; he just does not love what this war is doing to the country and to our soldiers. No one is winning this war.

How do VA loans and bankruptcy go hand in hand?  VA loans are available to most veterans.  You will need to qualify for these loans though.  Qualifications often include a good credit history demonstrating your ability to repay the loan in full.  If you have filed bankruptcy, there are special qualifications that you will need [...]

It’s hard to say good-bye.  It can be just as difficult to say hello.  That’s the reality of life as a military family.  The Pentagon reports that more than 1,600,000 military have been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since 2001.  Post traumatic stress disorder, brain injury and major depression are most frequently reported and diagnosed [...]

Recently, the government concluded that there are about 200,000 homeless vets in the United States. About 10 percent are either from the 1991 Gulf War, Iraq or Afghanistan.

What happens when a disabled veteran gets convicted of a felony and goes to prison?
The Veterans Affairs is obligated to continue to pay benefits to the veteran, even while in prison. However, these benefits are reduced.  Beginning on the 61st day of incarceration following the conviction the payment of disability compensation will be reduced to [...]