Comments for The Military Wallet http://themilitarywallet.com Personal finance for military, veterans, and their families Fri, 18 May 2012 21:07:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday by John P. Howard http://themilitarywallet.com/home-depot-lowes-10-military-discount/comment-page-3/#comment-23221 John P. Howard Fri, 18 May 2012 21:07:29 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=406#comment-23221 Lowe's in Leominster MA is everyday and they don't make you feel bad about getting it. Can't say the same about our HD no respect so guess what no business from me. Lowe’s in Leominster MA is everyday and they don’t make you feel bad about getting it. Can’t say the same about our HD no respect so guess what no business from me.

]]> Comment on Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday by John P. Howard http://themilitarywallet.com/home-depot-lowes-10-military-discount/comment-page-3/#comment-23220 John P. Howard Fri, 18 May 2012 21:03:05 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=406#comment-23220 They always honored my VA card at HD up until yesterday they gave me the discount that day but no longer and they were'nt polite about it. guess what they lost a customer. Lowe's honored it but the have abuse issues, exactly what I don't know a manager has to okay the discount. HD made me feel like I was looking for a free hand out. They always honored my VA card at HD up until yesterday they gave me the discount that day but no longer and they were’nt polite about it. guess what they lost a customer. Lowe’s honored it but the have abuse issues, exactly what I don’t know a manager has to okay the discount. HD made me feel like I was looking for a free hand out.

]]> Comment on Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday by John P. Howard http://themilitarywallet.com/home-depot-lowes-10-military-discount/comment-page-3/#comment-23219 John P. Howard Fri, 18 May 2012 20:50:07 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=406#comment-23219 This is exactly what happened to me, tell all your friends and go to Lowe's or your local hardware store. This is exactly what happened to me, tell all your friends and go to Lowe’s or your local hardware store.

]]> Comment on Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday by John P. Howard http://themilitarywallet.com/home-depot-lowes-10-military-discount/comment-page-3/#comment-23218 John P. Howard Fri, 18 May 2012 20:42:23 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=406#comment-23218 Returned from a Home Depot in Leominster MA who used to honor my VA card, now you have to be disabled, active or retired I was told. I guess if you served next to a guy who got disabled and you didn't doesn't count. Corperate Policy I'm told, well you know what you can do with that. Won't be going to Home Depot anymore and will tell all my friends. I went to Lowe's and they honored it, but the cashiers don't have the authority to give it to you a manager has to okay it due to abuse. A cashier told me at Lowe's that one manager won't give it to you if he thinks your using it for a business. I can go on and on. The point is if you offer a Veterens discount honor it we all served so we all deserve. Returned from a Home Depot in Leominster MA who used to honor my VA card, now you have to be disabled, active or retired I was told. I guess if you served next to a guy who got disabled and you didn’t doesn’t count. Corperate Policy I’m told, well you know what you can do with that. Won’t be going to Home Depot anymore and will tell all my friends. I went to Lowe’s and they honored it, but the cashiers don’t have the authority to give it to you a manager has to okay it due to abuse. A cashier told me at Lowe’s that one manager won’t give it to you if he thinks your using it for a business. I can go on and on. The point is if you offer a Veterens discount honor it we all served so we all deserve.

]]> Comment on The Roth Thrift Savings Plan Has Arrived by Long http://themilitarywallet.com/roth-thrift-savings-plan-start-dates/comment-page-1/#comment-23217 Long Thu, 17 May 2012 19:04:44 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2633#comment-23217 Wow, finally! I think they had just introduced the TSP when I was getting out. Now a Roth TSP? Awesome. This is going to be great for lower level enlisted members of the military and all those on deployment in tax-free zones. Wow, finally! I think they had just introduced the TSP when I was getting out. Now a Roth TSP? Awesome. This is going to be great for lower level enlisted members of the military and all those on deployment in tax-free zones.

]]> Comment on VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 – GI Bill for Unemployed Veterans Age 35-60 by Catherine http://themilitarywallet.com/vow-to-hire-heroes-act-gi-bill-for-unemployed-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-23214 Catherine Tue, 15 May 2012 15:28:43 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2068#comment-23214 Let me start by saying that I do not support the exclusivity of this Act because it supports such a small demographic of the military; however, it does support the veterans that (perhaps) have the greatest need today. That age group tends to have families to support and can provide a greater return on the government's investment (however small it may be). I think they are wrong in requiring the Post 9/11 GI Bill to be exhausted first - a better option would be to allow this targeted group of veterans an either/or option (it's been done before). Using the training you would get from this Act first would put these veterans into the workforce faster (with a quicker return on the gov't's money), help them get caught up and stable financially, then begin the higher education with the Post 9/11 GI Bill to continue moving forward. But the Act is passed and we have to abide by it. I just hope that the veteran's that fit this category take advantage of it- 45k this year and 54k next year. It's a shame that we would have that many eligible in the first place. And in case you are wondering, I am a veteran with children serving and none if this applies to any of us either but we could use the help too. Let me start by saying that I do not support the exclusivity of this Act because it supports such a small demographic of the military; however, it does support the veterans that (perhaps) have the greatest need today. That age group tends to have families to support and can provide a greater return on the government’s investment (however small it may be). I think they are wrong in requiring the Post 9/11 GI Bill to be exhausted first – a better option would be to allow this targeted group of veterans an either/or option (it’s been done before). Using the training you would get from this Act first would put these veterans into the workforce faster (with a quicker return on the gov’t's money), help them get caught up and stable financially, then begin the higher education with the Post 9/11 GI Bill to continue moving forward. But the Act is passed and we have to abide by it. I just hope that the veteran’s that fit this category take advantage of it- 45k this year and 54k next year. It’s a shame that we would have that many eligible in the first place.

And in case you are wondering, I am a veteran with children serving and none if this applies to any of us either but we could use the help too.

]]> Comment on Roth IRA – Why I Love It, and Why You Need One by Deacon http://themilitarywallet.com/roth-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-23210 Deacon Mon, 14 May 2012 21:37:03 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2453#comment-23210 I agree. Tax-free growth is a great way to go. Keep up the good work! I agree. Tax-free growth is a great way to go. Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Honoring Military Spouses by Curtez Riggs http://themilitarywallet.com/military-spouse-appreciation-day/comment-page-1/#comment-23209 Curtez Riggs Mon, 14 May 2012 21:20:38 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2624#comment-23209 Ryan, thanks for the history lesson. I was under the impression that the Military Spouse Appreciation Day was just enacted by President Obama.. I had no idea that this day has been around since President Regan. As usual thanks for the info! Ryan, thanks for the history lesson. I was under the impression that the Military Spouse Appreciation Day was just enacted by President Obama.. I had no idea that this day has been around since President Regan. As usual thanks for the info!

]]> Comment on VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 – GI Bill for Unemployed Veterans Age 35-60 by Ryan Guina http://themilitarywallet.com/vow-to-hire-heroes-act-gi-bill-for-unemployed-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-23208 Ryan Guina Mon, 14 May 2012 12:37:44 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2068#comment-23208 Garcia, you will need to use your Post-9/11 GI Bill before you will be eligible to use additional benefits. There are many programs you can use the Post-9/11 GI bill for that will help you find long-term employment, including degree programs, certifications, and more. Best of luck, and thanks for your service! Garcia, you will need to use your Post-9/11 GI Bill before you will be eligible to use additional benefits. There are many programs you can use the Post-9/11 GI bill for that will help you find long-term employment, including degree programs, certifications, and more. Best of luck, and thanks for your service!

]]> Comment on VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 – GI Bill for Unemployed Veterans Age 35-60 by Garcia b. http://themilitarywallet.com/vow-to-hire-heroes-act-gi-bill-for-unemployed-veterans/comment-page-1/#comment-23201 Garcia b. Sun, 13 May 2012 14:51:11 +0000 http://themilitarywallet.com/?p=2068#comment-23201 Hi, I was recenlty released from my job. I plan to return to college to persue an associate degree in graphic design. I have a 15months of the "post 911 GI Bill avaiable. I also already have degrees but not enough experience to get a job. Do I qualify for some assistance from VOW act 2011. Hi,

I was recenlty released from my job. I plan to return to college to persue an associate degree in graphic design. I have a 15months of the “post 911 GI Bill avaiable. I also already have degrees but not enough experience to get a job.
Do I qualify for some assistance from VOW act 2011.

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