Trapped! Financial Scams Are Targeting Military Families
Regulators, local organizations and the military are on the alert for abuses in the sale of insurance and investments.
Far And Away
Deployment may result in a bit of a financial windfall for servicemembers - and an opportunity to rethink your approach to the family finances.
Fight And Win The War Against ID Theft
Military members are especially vulnerable to identity theft. Here's how you can win the war.
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Pinching Pennies This Holiday Season?
The best gift you can give your family, this holiday or any time of year, is financial stability.
Love My Car!
Many of us don't like the wheeling and dealing of purchasing a car, but finding your dream car at the right price doesn't have to turn into a nightmare.
Get Smart About Auto Insurance
By shopping around, you might be able to find an insurer who specializes in the needs of servicemembers.
Protection At A Bargain Price
Servicemembers automatically are insured for a maximum of $400,000, including traumatic injury protection, and it costs a mere $27 per month.
And Baby Makes Three
Often overlooked, diapers can take a surprisingly large chunk out of the family budget.
Sharing Your Financial Life
It's essential for couples to take control of their finances. It makes financial sense as well as romantic sense.
Save Smart For College!
Despite frequent moves and limited pay, paying for their children's higher education is a feasible task for forward-thinking military parents.
Budgeting For Baby
Your new bundle of joy can cost a bundle of money, but proper planning can help you maintain financial security as your family grows.
Ten Ways To S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Military Pay
You may not get rich serving in the military, but your family can live comfortably by taking advantage of some of the military's many unique benefits.
Recession-Proof Living: Seven Steps to Protect Your Future
Do what many businesses do when a recession hits: Circle the wagons and cut costs. Spend only on essentials.
The Financial Institution Of The Future
Not banking online? You're throwing time and money out the window.
From Cookies To College: Teach Your Child A Sweet Work Ethic
Teach children to help in little ways while they're young so they can provide substantive help when they're older.
Deals On Wheels
When buying a car, consider the total cost with interest, and not just the monthly payment.
Fighting Back! New Law Protects Families From Loan-Shark Lenders
The Military Lending Act combats abusive lending practices targeted at military families: payday loans, vehicle title loans and tax refund anticipation loans.
Your Financial Fresh Start For The New Year
Institute a two-pronged approach to your fresh financial start: Increase your savings and decrease your debt.
Long-Term Care Insurance Protects Your Retirement Lifestyle
While it takes decades to build the financial security to retire comfortably, just a few years of long-term care can wipe out all your hard work.
It's Never Too Early to Teach Money Skills
Help your children understand that we cannot have everything we want and that we need to make choices about how we spend our money.
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