August 29, 2017, by Anum Yoon - Serving in America’s armed forces is honorable and commendable. It can also be unpredictable and quite stressful. Just when you have gotten used to the new community where you were stationed, you may get deployment orders which send you off to faraway lands. The stress of such deployment orders can cause anxiety and friction, even in the … [Read more...]
Military Deployment: Staying Connected With Your Loved Ones
August 29, 2017, by Amir Khan - Communication is the key especially during deployment phase of your loved ones. Talking to each other every day can make you and your loved ones feel better. Staying connected with your service member is a great morale booster for him/her. When you two communicate, you are able to make your service member feel better by simply listening to what … [Read more...]
Mental Health Disqualifiers for the U.S. Military
August 17, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner - The military functions similarly to a corporation. A well funded, multi-national corporation under the United States of America. If there is any major “corporation” that understands the consequences and difficulties of mental health, it’s the military. During the recruitment process, those that want to serve must undergo a mental health … [Read more...]
Veterans Have More Options Than Ever To Take Advantage Of Online Discounts
August 16, 2017, by Sam Bocetta - Exchange shopping gives veterans an opportunity to take advantage of discounts and avoid taxes. However, it's not without flaws, one of which being that the veteran has to physically go to the exchange in person to collect their goods. With many veterans being disabled or elderly, this isn't always a feasible task. Insert the modern world of … [Read more...]
How to Repair Your Credit While Serving in the Military
August 15, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner - Members of the military benefit from some financial protections, such as a limit on the amount of interest and fees a lender can charge as well as protections from lease cancellations, evictions, and repossessions. However, a survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling suggests that the average military family has about $500 … [Read more...]