Even if you use the GI Bill to fund your education, you may still end up having some student loans to pay off after graduating. Today, two-thirds of college students graduate with at least $25,000 of college loan debt. After graduating, not only do you have to worry about trying to find a job in …
The House of Representatives’ Veterans’ Affairs Committee has been questioned recently regarding the Veterans Affairs Department’s priority on veteran-owned businesses. There are laws and regulations that are supposed to put veterans first, but currently they rank eighth in priority for government contracts. Thomas Leney, executive director of the Veterans Affairs office of small and …
Veteran Owned Businesses Face Problems from Veterans Affairs Read More »
Thanks to our twitter follower @Rmart73 for the request sparking the idea for this article series. We often discuss the benefits available to disabled veterans, but overlook the many millions of non disabled veterans who are also out there. There are VA benefits that are available and have no contingency upon a disability determination. Here …
Overview of VA Benefits Series: Part 3: Home Loans Read More »
This spring has seen a high number of tornadoes in the South and Mid-West regions of the country. Consequently, many homes and businesses have been destroyed, and families severely affected. Even when a home is not destroyed, damage to the surrounding community can adversely impact the financial stability of the families in those homes. To …
VA Asks Loan Holders to Extend Consideration for Tornado Victims Read More »
Military veterans usually go through a lot less during the home buying process. The VA loan program is boasted as easy and stress-free. Low credit scores accepted and no down payment are the biggest benefits of the program, and this is in large part due to the Department of Veterans Affairs securing the loan. However, …
