From the monthly archives:

October 2009

2009 Veterans Day Discounts

Veteran’s Day is just around the corner, and it is a popular holiday to say thanks to our country’s military members. Many restaurants, stores, and other businesses offer free items and discounts to military members, retirees, and other veterans. Most places require proof of service such as a military or retiree ID card, DD Form [...]

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Should Military Members Receive Special Benefits?

One longstanding tradition in the military is the benefits Congress has enacted on the behalf of military members and veterans. As any military member can attest, military base pay is nothing to write home about (check out 2009 pay charts). Without the benefits included in the compensation package, most military members would not be able [...]

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Why You Should Only Bank at FDIC Insured Banks

What happens when a bank fails? It’s a scary thing to think about, and unfortunately, it is all too common in today’s economy. In fact, almost 100 banks have failed in the US already this year. Thankfully, most banks are covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which insures all bank deposits at member [...]

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Carnival of Financial-Planning 10-02-09

Welcome to the October 2, 2009 Edition #109 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sustainable personal financial planning practices that can lead to lifetime financial security. This edition is arranged by subject heading, [...]

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