A new year means a new start for many active duty military members and veterans, but it also means it’s time to file taxes. Many soldiers and sailors choose between TurboTax, which provides online filing options, or H&R Block to talk to someone in person. Taxes can be a complicated matter, and if done...
VA home loans from financial institutions like Bank of America are very popular, but are they the right choice to make? Many people have started switch their money to credit unions in a attempt to have lower financial fees and higher gains on interest in their savings account. Many military members use credit unions, such...
Military personnel transferring to the civilian world will have many tasks to complete. One of these is getting a life insurance plan. Sevicemembers on active duty have the SGLI (Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance) which is a program of low cost coverage. It is also available to ready reservists, National Guard members, and a few...
On Wednesday, a veterans jobs bill was voted on by the House of Representatives who voted unanimously to grant tax credits to companies and business owners who hired veterans. This measure passed in the Senate, and now with the House’s approval, the bill will be making its way to the Presidents desk for signature....
The VA Department budget will be reduced in an attempt to make spending more efficient. Large veteran organizations are offering suggestions to possible reduce the budget. These changes and cuts include mandatory overtime, staff size, and other programs that may be considered excessively costly, such as shredding documents. A hearing was held to discuss...
Update Congress has passed the provisions to provide tax benefits to businesses. The Bill has been passed and will be making its way to the Presidents desk. The push to pass initiatives designed to help veterans have better opportunities to find employment has payed off. The Senat has reached a...
55 Projects have been funded out of 70 reviewed by officials to help improve transportation resources to help military families and veterans get to where they need to go. $35 million will be used to expand the “one click, one call” centers who offer information and local transportation options and other community services. These...
Commitments from multiple companies to employ veterans was announced by First Lady Michelle Obama. The initiative to hire vets using the “Joining Forces”, created by Mrs Obama and Jill Biden last April, will look to have businesses, non-profits and community groups to hire close to 100,000 vets and spouses by 2014. In prepared remarks,...
Prudential, partnered with Workforce Opportunity Services, has created a program to help veterans gain employment through information technology training. The program has expended into other areas to help more veterans find a job. Unemployment for Veterans is currently much higher than the national average. Vets between the age of 18 to 24 have a...
The Hiring Hero’s Act is designed to help veterans find employment. It is also designed to entice businesses to hire vets. The proposed legislation was created in response to the 11.7% unemployment rate among vets in America. Unfortunately, a few tax incentives added to the bill may delay it’s passing. The tax incentives would...