5 Steps to a VA Home Loan

January 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A VA loan can provide a means for veterans to finance a home with very little out-of-pocket.  And, VA backing enables lenders to offer very attractive terms to eligible borrowers.  Here are 5 simple … [Read more...]

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College Veteran Benefits Often Confusing

January 22, 2013 By 2 Comments

High school seniors may face some stressful moments when applying for college, but veterans undergo a unique period of anxiety when sending out their own applications. While traditional students have … [Read more...]

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Educational Benefits for Post-Vietnam Vets

December 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Education is very important to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for older veterans, the Post-Vietnam Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) may be able to offer educational benefits. … [Read more...]

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VA Benefits: Survivors’ Pension

December 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

           If a veteran dies after returning from service, his or her surviving dependents may be eligible for Survivors' … [Read more...]

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Number of Vets in Congress Down

November 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

           In the aftermath of presidential and congressional elections of 2012, a growing problem has become even more … [Read more...]

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Groups Help Surviving Spouses with Veteran Benefits

November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

In Oklahoma, a new law will allow the widows and widowers of veterans to receive a $1,000 sales tax exemption, The Associated Press reported. The measure will apply only to the surviving spouses of … [Read more...]

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In-vitro Fertilization Bill Continues to Get Attention

October 24, 2012 By 1 Comment

Recent legislation introduced in Congress would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to cover the costs of in-vitro fertilization for veterans who sustained battle-related injuries that … [Read more...]

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Financial Assistance for Guard and Reserve Families

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When National Guard and Reserve servicemembers return from deployment, they find themselves with a lapse in income that causes financial difficulties for them and their families. If you are a … [Read more...]

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3 Ways a VA loan can make Owning Better than Renting

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The recent economic collapse has made it hard for many to qualify for a mortgage.  When it comes to housing, some have no choice but to rent.  The climate has made it a landlords’ … [Read more...]

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My GI Bill: Yesterday and Today

March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By David JenkinsIt was roughly 1995 when I decided to go back to school. I was tired of breaking my back in construction and doing odd jobs. I wanted to get educated and put it to use as in a … [Read more...]

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