Archive for February, 2009

The VA Streamline Refinance Loan: Taking Advantage of Low Interest Rates Could Not Be Any Easier

February 26th, 2009  |  by freedom  |  published in VA Loan Programs

Interest rates are at historic lows for the first part of 2009, and now may be a great time for many homeowners to refinance. VA’s Streamline Refinance Program can be easier and speedier compared to conventional loans.
 
Falling mortgage interest rates have compelled many homeowners to research refinancing avenues in order to lower their monthly payments.  [...]

Operation Never Forget

February 25th, 2009  |  by StaceyChil  |  published in Community

The sacrifice, honor, and recognition of our American soldiers
 
 
The mission: To preserve their legacy and pay tribute to their families
 
Operation Never Forget was created to memorialize the over 3,300 soldiers of the United States Armed Services who have put lives on hold and their life on the line for America.  They fought a good fight, [...]

Military Transition: Starting Your Own Business

February 23rd, 2009  |  by StaceyChil  |  published in Making the Transition

The Most Important Skills
You Must Learn
In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World
 
(Part 11)
 
 
Learn how to be your own boss by starting your own business
 
 
 
Owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur used to be a dream for many now it is becoming a reality for many individuals. 
Many military soldiers who leave [...]

Helping the Homeless Veteran: Part 2

February 20th, 2009  |  by Julie Scott  |  published in Military News

Veteran’s Administration Specialized Programs
 
The Veteran’s Administration identified six programs that would be critical to the rehabilitation of injured or disturbed veterans.  Identification of beneficial services is the easiest part of the process.  Homeless people do not normally search around for these services.  Veterans need to be found and connected with a coordinator of services.
 
A fair [...]

Veterans Affairs: A New Beginning

February 18th, 2009  |  by StaceyChil  |  published in Veteran Benefits

Secretary Eric K. Shinseki Makes a Promise to the American People to Fight for Veterans Rights and Make Positive Changes For 2009
 
Secretary Eric K. Shinseki spoke in front of Congress making it known to the American people that is well of the problems that Veterans face and that he is going to everything in [...]

Childhood Sexual Abuse: Service Members Can Get the Help They Need Through the Civil Justice System

February 16th, 2009  |  by freedom  |  published in Military News

By Patrick Noaker, Attorney at  Law
          For many service members, the return from an overseas assignment can be bittersweet.  Reunion with wives, husbands, children and other family members is sweet, but some of the emotional baggage brought back is bitter.  This is even more the case for those who are the survivors of childhood sexual [...]

Military Transition: Giving Two Weeks Notice

February 13th, 2009  |  by StaceyChil  |  published in Making the Transition

The Most Important Skills
You Must Learn
In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World
 
(Part 10)
 
 
When an Opportunity Knocks – It’s Best to Answer
 
Learn how to give your two week notice, while remaining on good terms with your soon to be ex-employer
 
 
When you are in the military, you are given orders to a billet or [...]

The VA Loan Program: Evolution & History

February 11th, 2009  |  by freedom  |  published in VA Loan Programs

VA home loans are an entitlement to those VA-eligible borrowers who qualify.  VA Loans, or veterans’ mortgages, are made by lenders like banks and mortgage companies and a portion of each loan is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  The VA Loan Guaranty Program wasn’t always in existence.  Discovering how VA Loans came [...]

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