Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Resale Program Provides Important Benefits to Military Members and Families
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 7, 2012 - Despite the prospect of major defense cuts early next year, the Defense Department remains committed to resale programs that provide valuable benefits to uniformed members and employment for family members and veterans, a senior department official told the House Armed Services Committee today. Robert L. … [Read more...]
Become Debt Free with Financial Peace University: Military Edition Style
6/6/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Norris, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MCAS BEAUFORT, S.C. - The average American household has $54,000 of debt, according to statisticbrain.com. Twenty percent of 18 to 24 year old Americans say they have debt hardships. Air Station Marines, spouses, and Department of Defense employees are taking control of their … [Read more...]
Army Emergency Relief Awards $6.6 Million in Scholarships to Family Members
June 6, 2012 By Army Emergency Relief WASHINGTON -- The Army Emergency Relief program announced the award of 2,614 scholarships under the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program. This year, scholarships awarded to the children of active duty and retired Soldiers totaled $6.6 million. "We received 2,781 compete applications and were able to award 2,614 scholarships," said … [Read more...]
New Roth TSP Program Will Expand Financial Readiness Options
By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 1, 2012 – A major retirement savings tool available to all service members and DOD civilians is the Thrift Savings Plan, and soon there will be a new tool to save for retirement -- the Roth TSP, a senior Defense Department official said. The Roth TSP, which uses after-tax dollars, will begin phased … [Read more...]