Military Personnel

If you are serving in the armed forces, or are currently stationed in a combat zone, then the IRS wants you to know that special tax assistance is available to you, and in many cases, your family as well.

A buy-to-let property is purchased for the sole purpose of letting it out to tenants. But if you are in the military, is it a good idea to purchase a buy-to-let property? What happens when you PCS (Permanent Change of Station) and have to move on?

In December of 2003, President Bush signed into law the Soldier and Sailor Civil Relief Act or SSCRA, which was intended to aid retired and active military personnel with legal and financial hardships.

U.S. military personnel who are non-U.S. citizens can apply for U.S. citizenship based upon their military status. USCIS provides an overview of the steps U.S. military personnel need to take if they are pursuing U.S. citizenship.

British residents pay council tax, which is a system of local taxation in place throughout England, Scotland and Wales in order to fund public services in each part of Britain.

If you are serving in the military, there are several tax breaks which can save you hundreds or maybe thousands of dollars each year in taxes. Find out from this article seven valuable tips to reduce your tax liability and your tax refund.

Military personnel who are stationed in the UK will quickly learn that the British requirements to drive are far more stringent than American standards.

Review of online college degree programs that are available for military personnel.

Our military personnel are overseas fighting various conflicts and there has never been a better time to send a care package.

Advocates are striving to increase the 2008 participation for overseas military voting in U.S. national elections.

Some advocates want to let overseas military personnel vote by Internet, but opponents say better technology is needed.

Overseas military members face many barriers in attempting to vote.

In 2007, a bill was passed that tells military personnel that they cannot take out payday loans or cash advances; anywhere in America. It passed overwhelmingly, fueled by a campaign of fear and bad media stereotypes.

If you will be visiting a US Air Force base with friends or family for the first time, you will be entering a world that operates and often thinks differently to the civilian world

Military personnel, their family members and retirees will know full well that each time they go on base, they will need to show their ID card to the guard as they enter the military installation

Military sponsors help to bridge the gap for active duty personnel leaving their previous base and arriving at their new duty station. Read on to find out the kind of support that military sponsors provide for incoming military personnel

Amusement parks and zoo's that offer discounts to military personnel.

9/11 The day never to forget!!

A short editorial addressing one major objection to gay service in the military and giving several reasons why it benefits all Americans to permit and encourage it.

How our family is financing work furloughs

As a recession-battered America attempts to find its way to recovery and its strained military looks to its post-Iraq and post-Afghanistan future, a controversial idea is brought forth to make the military more cost-efficient and more egalitarian.

The National Military Heritage Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri is a great place to visit. It might be something to consider during Memorial Day in honor of our military.

Tips for military personnel leaving the military.

Space-A (Available) travel is an economical way for military personnel to fly, but it is not a guaranteed mode of transport unless you are on official orders. If you plan to travel Space-A on an AMC flight, you must always have a solid back-up plan.

Recently, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a plan for the Pentagon to reduce it's budget by $78 Million, effect specific areas of Texas but not devastating the state.

Tired of wanton spending? I think I've got the answer - harsh, but the only way viable!

Benefits for veterans, and family members.

Transitioning military personnel have a great deal of work ahead of them as they prepare to retire from the military. After all the paperwork has been filed and retirement looms, the next thing they will want to get used to is a reduction in income.

SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance) is a provision that active duty personnel have in place in case they die while they are on active duty. However, is SGLI automatically paid to surviving spouses?

Looking for a university to continue or start your degree with? American Military University is a great option for military and public alike.

Basic Allowance for Housing help the men and women of the Armed Forces find fair and equitable housing.

When it comes to auto loans for military personnel, it may be wiser to work with a military-centric lending institution rather than your run of the mill car dealer.

Space A (Available) flights allow military personnel, their dependents, retirees and their dependents to travel virtually free of charge within the contiguous United States, as well as abroad.

Dependent children or spouse of the U.S. Military personnel are eligible to apply for the thanks usa scholarship programs.