This is a guest post by Robert Stretch of VA Benefit Blog. Military veterans and active duty service members have long reaped the benefits of an easy mortgage process, thanks to the Department of Veterans … [Read more...]
Paternity Leave for Army Soldiers
July 27, 2010 By 4 Comments
This new policy officially went into effect in October but I'm finding more and more people who aren't aware of it. Just recently, I sat in on a blogger's roundtable that gave more information about the … [Read more...]
Transferring Post 9/11 GI Bill to Dependents
July 8, 2010 By 4 Comments
The new Post 9/11 GI Bill entitles soldiers to transfer their education benefits to their dependents if they choose. The GI Bill education benefits can be transferred to a spouse or child if the soldier … [Read more...]
Understanding the Post 9/11 GI Bill
June 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On August 1, 2009, the new Post 9/11 GI Bill was introduced. It is distinctly different from the old Montgomery GI Bill programs. One of the major differences for families is that it allows for the benefits … [Read more...]
VA Home Loan Guaranty Program
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Buying a house at any time is a scary and exciting experience all rolled into one. It’s likely to be the largest purchase you’ll ever make so of course you want to be sure you are making the … [Read more...]
SGLI (Servicemembers Group Life Insurance)
May 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Each soldier is automatically enrolled for SGLI or life insurance. The automatic enrollment is for $400,000. A soldier can elect to have less coverage, in increments of $10,000, or to decline coverage … [Read more...]
Army Benefits for Army Soldiers and Army Families
May 18, 2010 By 2 Comments
This is a quick overview of the benefits you can expect for your soldier as well as the benefits that your family can enjoy while he is in the Army. Medical Benefits Medical benefits … [Read more...]
