These 6 financial strategies can help military members transition to civilian life
From housing to jobs, military veterans face a world completely different from their active-duty lives.
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New mortgage refinance programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expanding to reach more homeowners
Both government-sponsored enterprises have increased the income cap to qualify for the programs, as well as loosened other restrictions.
How one veteran paid off $70,000 in debt in just three years
Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be difficult and lead to high debt. More than 92% of military families carry debt, one survey found.
How to stay competitive using a VA loan in a sizzling housing market
In a hot housing market, military families with VA loans are struggling to buy homes. Here’s how to compete, according to real estate experts.
Veterans with VA health benefits should consider Medicare when they become eligible, experts say. Here's why
While there is no requirement that veterans using VA health care enroll in Medicare, there are reasons they should explore the benefits of doing so.
Inflation pushes income tax brackets higher for 2022
The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2022 amid rising inflation.
The unemployment rate among military spouses spiked during Covid
Military spouse unemployment, a long-standing problem for active-duty families, was only made worse by the pandemic.
Watch SpaceX launch the Crew-3 mission for NASA, the company's fifth human spaceflight
Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to launch four astronauts from Florida on Wednesday.
SpaceX launches the Crew-3 mission for NASA, the company's fifth human spaceflight
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched four astronauts from Florida on Wednesday.
From investing basics and portfolio moves to stashing cash, your money questions answered
Fear of volatility and inflation may have you worried about the market. Here is some advice from the experts.
'There will be billionaires made.' Why one NBA player is all in on cryptocurrency
"This asset class isn't going anywhere," NBA player Spencer Dinwiddie said of cryptocurrency. "There will be billionaires made."
Social Security’s redesigned statements include key information that can help boost your retirement benefits
The Social Security Administration has unveiled new streamlined benefit statements that hold key clues for how big your monthly checks could be in retirement.
Make these investment moves to beat inflation, experts say
Here's where experts say you should tilt your investments as prices continue to pick up.
SpaceX is about to launch four more astronauts for NASA. Here's what you should know
Elon Musk's space company is set to launch the Crew-3 mission for NASA on Wednesday evening, in the fifth SpaceX crewed mission in the past eighteen...
McKinsey partner is charged with insider trading tied to Goldman Sachs' acquisition of GreenSky
It's the latest example in which a highly compensated professional allegedly succumbed to the temptation to trade off material non-public information.