The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced they are removing Social Security Numbers from all DoD issued military ID cards in an attempt to make them more secure and help prevent identity theft. In my opinion, this move is long overdue, and was the subject of an article I wrote about how military members are prime targets for identity theft. New guidelines regarding the issuing of DoD ID Cards. The new process ...
Obama Administration Considers Charging Veterans for Healthcare, then Changes Direction
The Obama administration was considering a bill that would charge veteran's insurance companies for medical care related to treatment of combat and service-related injuries. I don't know whose idea that was, but it was met with extreme criticism from Veteran's groups and military members. A third party billing system would make insurance more costly and difficult for veterans to obtain - in many cases leading to financial hardship and a ...
Homeowners Assistance Program Helps Military Members Who Lost Money Due to PCS
The 2009 American Economic Recovery Act, also commonly referred to as the economic stimulus package, contains an assistance package to help US military who lost money on their home during a PCS move. The current economic crisis has affected housing prices around the nation, and the government wants to assist military members who were required to make a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) due to military needs. Department of Defense Homeowners ...
AAFES Gift Card Sweepstakes
I'm a bit late on this one, as it started on the 13th of March, and ends on the 19th. AAFES is joining with ConAgra Foods, Inc. to give away $20,000 in free fuel. The sweepstakes is open from March 13-19 and prizes will be awarded April 16, 2009. AAFES Sweepstakes prizes: Prizes include 150 AAFES gift cards valued at $100 each, and 5 $500 AAFES gift cards will be given ...
Free Tax and IRA Webinar from USAA
USAA recently provided a FREE webinar on taxes and IRAs called "Tips to Save This Tax Season and Beyond."The webinar was a huge success, and hundreds of people tuned in for free financial information. The free webinar included tips on saving money on taxes, applying your tax refund to your retirement accounts, and answering viewer questions about Traditional and Roth IRAs and taxes. View the webinar for free The program was such ...
2009 Economic Stimulus – What it Means to You
The 2009 economic stimulus was passed last month, and it looks like you will be seeing more money in your paycheck soon. Starting April 1, 2009, you should start receiving the Making Work Pay tax credit, which gives eligible tax payers an additional $400 - $800 per year. Single tax filers will receive $400, and married filing jointly will receive $800. Here are some more benefits in the 2009 economic stimulus ...
You Need a Budget Pro Software Giveaway
Earlier this week I published a YNAB Pro review on Cash Money Life. Well, the people who run You Need a Budget were nice enough to sponsor a YNAB Pro giveaway at Cash Money Life! About YNAB Pro. You Need a Budget is a powerful budgeting software program based on a zero based budget. The budgeting model is to "give each dollar a job" to meet your financial goals. Giving your ...