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- Military Personnel and Their Families May Qualify for Free Tax AssistanceIf 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.
- Should Military Personnel Consider Purchasing a Buy-to-let Property?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?
- What You Need to Know About Military Personnel's Rights About Debt Under the SSCRAIn 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.
Car Insurance Discounts Available for Military PersonnelThis article looks at how serving in the military can affect your car insurance rates both during active duty and as a veteran.- U.S. Citizenship for Military Personnel and Their DependentsU.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.
How Military Personnel Can Get a Tax ExtensionIn certain circumstances, members of the military and support personnel are eligible for extensions in filing and paying their income tax.- Do US Military Personnel Pay Council Tax in the UK?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.
- Eight Tax Tips for Military PersonnelIf 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.
- What US Military Personnel in the UK Need to Know About MOT InspectionsMilitary personnel who are stationed in the UK will quickly learn that the British requirements to drive are far more stringent than American standards.
- Online Military Education Currently Available for Service PersonnelReview of online college degree programs that are available for military personnel.
- DIY Care Packages for Military PersonnelOur military personnel are overseas fighting various conflicts and there has never been a better time to send a care package.
- Historically, Do Deployed Military Members Vote in National Elections?Advocates are striving to increase the 2008 participation for overseas military voting in U.S. national elections.
- What Efforts Are Being Made to Help Deployed Members of the Military Vote by the Government or Other Organizations?Some advocates want to let overseas military personnel vote by Internet, but opponents say better technology is needed.
- How Easy (or Hard) is it for Deployed Military Members to Vote/What's the Process?Overseas military members face many barriers in attempting to vote.
- A Perspective on a Ban on Payday Loans to Military PersonnelIn 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.
- How to Avoid Offending Military Personnel on a US Air Force BaseIf 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
- When Should a Military ID Card Be Shown?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
- How Military Sponsors Support Incoming Military PersonnelMilitary 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
Do Military Spouses Have to Defer to Military Rank?Military personnel soon learn where they fit into the military chain of command and will defer to rank accordingly. But what about military spouses? Do they also have to defer to military rank?- Zoos and Other Places Offering Free Admission to Active Duty Military PersonnelAmusement parks and zoo's that offer discounts to military personnel.
- How Did 9/11 Change My Life?9/11 The day never to forget!!
Factbox: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; Gays in the MilitaryThe Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy was finally repealed Tuesday. What was at one time a compromise that allowed gays to serve in the military has received increased scrutiny in recent years. Here are some facts you may not have known.- Continue the Trend Toward Allowing Gays to Serve in UniformA 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.
- First Person: How Our Family Is Dealing With Work FurloughsHow our family is financing work furloughs
- Bring Back the Draft to Trim Military SpendingAs 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.
- National Military Heritage Museum Gives Honor to Whom Honor is DueThe 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.
- How to Deal with Your Separation from the MilitaryTips for military personnel leaving the military.
- Have a Back-up Plan when You Travel Space-ASpace-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.
- Texas to Weather Storm of Lost Military PersonnelRecently, 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.
- Fixing the Deficit; How to Save AmericaTired of wanton spending? I think I've got the answer - harsh, but the only way viable!
Senate Votes to End Ban on Openly Gay Military PersonnelThe lame-duck Senate voted Saturday to end the longstanding prohibition on gay men and lesbians openly serving in the military. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos argues the policy's end will likely damage unit cohesion.- Veterans Need Their Military Benefits....NowBenefits for veterans, and family members.
- Get Used to a Reducation in Income Before You Retire from the MilitaryTransitioning 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.
- Is SGLI Automatically Paid to Surviving Spouses?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?
- American Military University: Too Good to Be True?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: Who QualifiesBasic Allowance for Housing help the men and women of the Armed Forces find fair and equitable housing.
- Dealer Financing for Military PersonnelWhen 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.
- 4 Insider Tips to Successful Space Available TravelSpace 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.
- Thanks Usa ScholarshipDependent children or spouse of the U.S. Military personnel are eligible to apply for the thanks usa scholarship programs.
Stephen Mitchell Talks with the Executive Producer and Creator of the Newest Military Hit SeriesStephen Mitchell shares what he learns about the newest hit drama from its executive producer and creator, Theresa Chaze





