5 Helpful Financial Tools for Military Members
Posted in Uncategorized on January 23, 2017
Tags: military, military spouses, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Military members and their families experience a unique set of circumstances, including an often-limited budget, unforeseen expenses from moves, or emergencies while a member of the family is deployed. The good news is there are multiple resources to help servicemembers make the most of their current finances, avoid debt, and handle life’s unexpected challenges. Below Read More »
Helping Heal: Tragedy Assistance Program Connects Thousands of Survivors
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2017
Tags: charity, military, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
In November 1992, eight soldiers perished in a C-12 crash in Alaska. Their families were at a loss. In their grief, they struggled to find a support system, and finally turned to each other for help. Here they found understanding and assistance they could find nowhere else; no one else could know what they were Read More »
Top Discounts in Jacksonville, FL for Military and Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on January 12, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans benefits
Military personnel, families, and veterans are experts at stretching their money to make the most of their budgets. Happily, many businesses like to thank active duty and veterans for their service to the country by offering discounts to their goods and services. While you shouldn’t necessarily expect one at every business you frequent, you may Read More »
The Best Military and Veteran Discounts in San Antonio, TX
Posted in Uncategorized on January 10, 2017
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Known as “Military City, USA,” San Antonio, Texas has been home to a consistent military presence for nearly 300 years and today boasts one of the nation's largest active and retired military populations. San Antonio is also home to the Department of Defense’s largest medical center at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston. Because Read More »
5 Ways Active and Retired Military Can Use Military Discounts on Flights
Posted in Uncategorized on January 9, 2017
Tags: military, veterans benefits
The holidays mean more travel to see family and friends, and, happily, many airlines like to show their gratitude to U.S. military personnel and their families by offering discounts of flights and baggage. Anyone working with a budget that every little bit of savings helps, so it’s worth your time to check with your preferred Read More »
Find More Military Discounts in Dallas, Texas
Posted in Uncategorized on December 28, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, veterans, veterans benefits
You’ve probably heard that many business and services like to show their appreciation to military personnel and veterans by offering discounts and special deals, and companies in Dallas are no different. When shopping or choosing a service provider, it never hurts to ask if they offer a military discount. While you shouldn’t necessarily expect one Read More »
Services Offered For Blind And Visually Impaired Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on December 27, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It is estimated that there are approximately 131,000 Veterans in the United States who are legally blind, and more than one million Veterans who have some form of visual impairment that impacts their day to day lives. As Veterans from Vietnam, Korea, Desert Storm and the War on Terror continue to age, those numbers will Read More »
Save More with Military Discounts in Phoenix, Arizona
Posted in Uncategorized on December 26, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, veterans, veterans benefits
You’ve served your country admirably and you and your family have made many sacrifices over the years as part of your service. Many Americans, including many business owners, look for ways to say thank you to American veterans and active duty members by offering discounts on everyday services and products. These discounts can add up Read More »
All the Portland Veteran Resources You Need
Posted in Uncategorized on December 12, 2016
Tags: city guide, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Known as the City of Roses, Portland is Oregon’s largest city and was recently ranked by the Pew Research Center as the 8th most popular American city, based on where people want to live. The city itself, along with the rest of Multnomah County, is home to more than 43,000 veterans, and Oregon as a Read More »
2017 Changes for Social Security
Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, veterans benefits
More than 65 million retired Americans and their dependents are projected to receive benefits from the U.S. government in 2017 via monthly Social Security payments, and keeping up with the changes to filing policies and strategies can be a daunting task. In particular, 2016 saw significant changes to Social Security claiming rules, after an emergency Read More »