By Carl Surran
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New Web Show Helps Protect Troops Against Financial Fraud
Troops Against Predatory Scams (TAP$) has developed an on-demand webcast to educate military families about the dangers of payday loans, the importance of staying debt-free and safe alternatives for borrowing.
Fun With Finances, Courtesy Of FINRA
Play the new online finance game, "Moneytopia: The Big Dream," just launched by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Military members and their families can apply fundamental principles of money management and investing as they progress through the game.
'Scholarships For Military Children' Program Underway
“What would you place inside a time capsule to help people in the next century understand military life today?” Eligible students who submit an essay responding to this question may apply for a college scholarship through the 2009 Scholarships for Military Children program.
Remain Wary Of Fake E-mails, FTC Urges Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission urges caution regarding e-mails that look as if they come from a financial institution that recently acquired a consumer's bank or mortgage company.
Operation Gratitude Prepares To Send Care Packages
Operation Gratitude's mission is simple: Lift the morale of
Order Will Smooth Way For Spouses Seeking Federal Jobs
A new executive order signed by President Bush will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs, allowing managers in all federal agencies to hire qualified military spouses without putting them through the normal competitive hiring process.
Army Spouse Partnership Adds Five New Firms
The Army Spouse Employment Partnership strives to facilitate the employment of Army spouses by offering increased opportunities to achieve career goals and providing organizations ready access to a talented and diverse labor pool.
Housing Law Provides Protection For Military Families
Several provisions in the new housing bill recently signed into law will uniquely impact military members and veterans.
New GI Bill Adds Huge Education Benefit
Military members, including Reserve and Guard members, who have served at least 90 consecutive days on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, soon can take advantage of a new top-flight education benefit: the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
New Policy Should Help Prevent Loss Of Leave
Military members expecting to lose annual leave this Sept. 30 due to caps on carryover leave will be the first to benefit from a new policy that allows them to keep more annual leave, earn or hold certain special leave categories, and perhaps even sell back accrued leave.
Phaseout Coming Of Full SSNs On ID Cards
Citing the need to protect personal information, DoD says it will issue identification cards without full Social Security numbers printed on them. The move is billed as a means of combating identity theft.
Freedom Walks Honor America
America Supports You encourages every city to plan a Freedom Walk that best exemplifies its community. However they are organized, Freedom Walks are a wonderful opportunity for cities, workplaces, schools or citizen groups to remember the events of 9/11 and those protecting our freedom.
Avoid The Urge To Splurge On Your Stimulus Payment
Although you may be tempted to splurge on something special with your stimulus payment, Military OneSource offers prudent ideas such as starting an emergency fund, paying off bills or adding to your retirement savings.
Spouse Program Eligibility Expanded
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account demonstration has been expanded to include spouses of active-duty servicemembers in all pay grades.
Let's Get Moving!
Peak moving season has arrived, and DoD is spreading the word about "Plan My Move," a new "e-moving" tool designed to coach servicemembers and their families through the entire moving process.
Commissaries Hit The Road For Reservists
Since more than half of Guard and Reserve units are located more than 20 miles away from a commissary, the "Bringing the Benefit to You" campaign takes a bit of the commissary itself to units.
Wanted: Inspirational Stories About Military Moms
Teleflora and USAA are seeking inspirational military moms serving at home or abroad to find "
Filing Online: Simple And Secure
Now that it's the time of year to file your federal income taxes, financial services giant USAA says you may want to consider the advantages of using a tax preparation website:
New Space-A Policy Benefits Families
Dependents of servicemembers who have been deployed for 120 days or longer should now find it easier to travel on Space-Available (Space-A) military flights.
America's Most Military-Friendly Colleges
Kerrigan Media International, publishers of Military Advanced Education, announced its first review of top colleges and universities for military members.
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