Veterans to Receive Hefty Cost of Living Increase
Two recent, significant cost-of-living increases will mean rising benefits for veterans later this year and into next year.
Pentagon to Implement New Military Sexual Assault Response System
The Defense Department announced a plan to implement many new strategies courtesy of an Independent Review Commission during the next 8 years to help curb sexual assault, including an independent organization to prosecute cases of sexual assault, harassment and other crimes without entering into a chain-of-command process.
Caregivers of Veterans Could Lose Stipend
The Veterans Affairs’ stipends for caregivers may be reduced or canceled altogether under case reviews to ensure long-term participants remain eligible for their benefits.
SBA Awards Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Small Business Administration recently funded $500,000 for a program that will invest in veteran-owned businesses.
All GI Bill Recipients to be Required to Verify Attendance
The Montgomery GI Bill and all other GI Bill programs require monthly verification of attendance every month. Students will not be paid if their attendance is not verified.
Is Biden Withholding Benefits From Unvaccinated Veterans?
As President Joe Biden faces examination over clearing new COVID-19 rules, a case has spread via online media that veterans' health care could be affected by their vaccination status.
The Problem With COVID The GI Bill & Your Housing Allowance
Authorities in Veterans Affairs believe the resurgence of COVID-19 cases won't cause critical challenges for veteran college students this fall, but it could come spring.
15th Annual American Heroes Day Hosted For Active Military & Veterans
In the second week of September, the South Boston-based Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation hosted the 15th annual American Heroes Day event to thank 70 veterans, current working military personnel, and their families at the Cove.
Military Wife Out $15K In Employment Scam (the inside story)
According to Better Business Bureau (BBB) research, employment scams are common in the job market and target all workers.
House Votes On Bill To Require VA To Research Uses Of Psychedelics, Marijuana For PTSD
After decades in obscurity, psychedelics are making a comeback. They may now be able to start a major shift in mental health care.
Deadline December 1st For Geico's Military Service Award Nominations
The GEICO Military Service Awards Program celebrates and recognizes the various achievements of the nation's military enlisted members. GEICO has witnessed notable contributions by those who serve the civilian and military communities and their country through the years.
Could Your Credit Score Be Affecting Your Insurance Rates?
A credit score is essentially a tool to assess how fiscally responsible an individual is. Your credit score plays a significant role in determining the rates for insurance policies.
Credit Unions Look To Capitalize on Car Market
Credit unions have a strong presence in the auto financing market, but the automobile market has been volatile since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Alex Murdaugh Hired His Murderer For 10 Million Dollar Life Insurance Policy - FAILED!
Alex Murdaugh, a prominent and well-known South Carolina lawyer whose wife and son were killed three months ago, shot himself earlier this month to receive his son's $10 million life insurance payout.
It May Be More Difficult To Buy A Home With A VA Loan
For American soldiers and their families, looking for inexpensive housing has long been a part of their life. And it's never been more difficult than since the Covid-19 outbreak sent the US real estate market into a boom.
Major Companies Unite to Help Increase Veteran Employment
Both males and females of the armed forces attain many marketable skills in the military, but they still endure challenges in their education and careers following their service.
VA Focuses on Guns, Prevent Suicides
Veterans Affairs is increasing its focus on firearms safety to reduce suicides among veterans. As of 2019, 70.2% of veteran suicides involved firearms. The number of individuals who used firearms in 2018 was 69.9%, which is more than the population of the entire United States.
What To Do Before Your Car Gets Repossessed?
The effect of the global pandemic has been challenging for everyone, especially auto loan borrowers, as there are no government-backed relief programs to cover a monthly car payment.
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
The choice of the right company is essential when it comes to life insurance. Having a disaster insurance policy is critical, but one also has to watch his or her budget.
China's Continued Investment in Africa is Concerning
In the last two decades, China has emerged as Africa's most important economic partner. No other country has such a broad and deep engagement in Africa regarding commerce, investment, infrastructure financing, and aid.