Military and Reserves - 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy

Government Benefits for Returning Service Members/Veterans

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:53:28 EST

U.S. military service members returning home often enter civilian life facing financial challenges they hadn't encountered while in the military. Many young men and women enter the military right out of high school and haven't had to hunt for a job or worry about wages, housing, or health care. Here are some benefits and programs offered by the government and other entities that may help returning veterans transition into civilian financial life.

Life without Life Insurance

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:33:26 EDT

What if you were no longer here to provide for your family and loved ones? What if you couldn't watch your children grow, graduate from college, and begin their own families? What if your spouse couldn't afford the home, car, college tuition, or unanticipated medical expenses, all because you hadn't planned for the unexpected? Life is full of "what ifs," and we don't always have the answers to every question. That's why it's important to put a plan in place that will protect your family if you're not here. Life insurance can be an essential part of that plan.

How can I figure out my net worth?

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:39:41 EDT

How can I figure out my net worth?

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My wife and I will b...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:04:26 EDT

My wife and I will both retire next year at 64. Her Social Security is about $12,000 and mine is about $24,000. We will also be drawing about $50,000 out of our IRAs and Roth IRAs. Will either of these be included in our MAGI for computing income tax?

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Americans & Credit Cards

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:06:45 EDT

Savings Distribution Calculator

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:54 EDT

Credit Card Pay off

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:36 EDT

Lunch Savings

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:23 EDT

Social Security Benefits

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:13 EDT

Existing Loan Calculator

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:16:05 EDT