How to Ace the ASVAB

If you are planning on joining the military, you will need to first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or the equivalent qualifying exam for Officers. It is important to do well on this test, not only because you won’t be able to join the military if you don’t pass, but you may [...]

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PerkStreet Financial – Best Rewards Debit Card Program Anywhere

Are you looking for a new debit reward card program? Many people I know, myself included, prefer not to carry cash when they go shopping. For some it is the convenience of plastic, and for others it’s the rewards programs. For me, it is a little of both. I currently use my credit card for [...]

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Can’t Make Ends Meet? Try a Three Fold Approach to Better Finances

I recently received an e-mail from a reader who was having trouble making ends meet. Due to setbacks in the economy, he was having trouble finding stable work and had to move from a house to a small apartment to make things work. Even then he is having trouble with student loan bills, car payments, [...]

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Military Finance Network Rebrands as The Military Wallet

Many readers might have recently clicked on an article link and wondered about the new name at the top of the page. I started this site a couple years ago with a domain name that I had originally purchased for another use. I decided to go the cheap route and use a poor domain name [...]

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Roth IRA Conversion

Should you consider a Roth IRA Conversion? Moving your money held in a Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA is called a “Roth IRA Conversion.” Many people choose to do a Roth IRA conversion because Roth IRAs have a tax advantage over Traditional IRAs in that the distributions are not taxable income. During the conversion [...]

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension for Military and Overseas Federal Employees

The 2010 Homebuyers Tax Credit’s April deadline has passed for the majority of first-time homebuyers and sellers – but there are some groups still eligible to qualify for the tax break. If you are a member of the military, the Foreign Service or part of the intelligence community serving outside the US, you can still [...]

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How to Get a Copy of Your DD Form 214

Perhaps the most important military document you will ever receive is the DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents. This form serves as your proof of military service and is often used to verify military service for benefits such as the GI Bill, VA Loan, VA medical benefits, retirement benefits, employment, and membership in [...]

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