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 [...]
September 11th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
In Part 2 of our Transition Series the importance of being prepared to negotiate for salary and benefits packages is discussed. In the military your salary and benefits are determined by your pay grade and time of service. In your civilian career you will need to learn the subtle art of negotiating salary and benefits. Here are some helpful tips to get you started.
August 29th, 2008 | by freedom | published in VA Loan Programs
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 [...]
August 25th, 2008 | by tamaulipas19602 | published in Incarcerated Veteran Programs
“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 [...]
August 21st, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Military News
”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.
August 6th, 2008 | by freedom | published in VA Loan Programs
The VA debt consolidation loan is an outstanding tool that veterans can use to their advantage to reduce their monthly debt. These loans provide debt consolidation by allowing you to tap into the equity of your home. As long as you are a qualified veteran, either active duty or honorably discharged, you may qualify for [...]
May 21st, 2008 | by freedom | published in VA Loan Programs
A VA home loan refinance is perhaps one of the smartest choices veterans can make. Most veterans will qualify for some type of home loan. What’s more, even if you do not currently have a VA loan, you may still qualify for a VA home loan refinance. There are several reasons why this type of [...]
May 15th, 2008 | by tim | published in Veteran Stories
The first time I heard someone use the phrase “Sock Water”, I did not have a vision of a cool refreshing drink. The image of someone using their sock as a crude form of water purification came to mind. Drinking a liquid after it had been strained through a sock that I had worn for [...]
