Veterans and active-duty military members have access to one of the most flexible and low-cost lending programs in the country, the VA Loan. It’s not by accident — the VA Loan Guaranty program was created 65 years ago to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military members. What is a VA Loan? The VA home loan program was created to spur homeownership among a deserving demographic that has at times ...
Open Enrollment Window Open for Some
The window for open enrollment is currently open in many civilian jobs. Open enrollment, or Open Season, is the one time of year you can make changes to your heath insurance plan without needing a qualifying life event. For most people the open enrollment window is only open for 2 weeks, so check with your Human Resources department for your schedule, and examine your health insurance options carefully. Open enrollment window ...
Comparing Traditional and Roth IRAs
Opening an IRA is a great way to save for retirement because it gives you the opportunity to make tax advantaged contributions which may produce larger gains than investing in an account without similar tax advantages (where are the best Roth IRA rates?). Most people are eligible to open Traditional and Roth IRAs, and depending on your financial situation, one of the two may be better than the other. Comparing Traditional ...