4 Steps to GI Bill Cash
If you haven't used your GI Bill benefits yet, you may be put off by the application process. Fear not. If you follow the four easy steps, you'll find that the process is simple and painless.
It's Not Too Late to Have Spotless Credit
Credit scores can rage from 300 (very poor) to 850 (excellent) -- most Americans hover around the 500 mark. However, there are ways to leave bad debt behind. Jean Chatzky, the financial editor of the "Today" show and editor-at-large for Money magazine, developed four ways to help clean up your credit, and get your financial life back on track.
VA Helps Veterans Through Mortgage Crisis
Many home owners have found it difficult to pay their mortgages, but quick intervention by loan counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actually reduced the number of veterans defaulting on their home loans.
Congress Trying to Ease Unemployment Woes
The Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act -- largely backed by the Senate Democrats -- will provide an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to jobless Americans who have already expended their 26 weeks of unemployment insurance.
5 Ways to Make Cash Work for You
Odds are you won't win the lottery. But surprising sums can come from other, more likely sources -- a big tax refund, a re-enlistment bonus, or even a retention bonus. Next comes the decision about what to do with all of that cash. These tips will help you spend it wisely.
Ask June: Military Pension
Q:"Does our military pension compare to our civilian friends 401K plans? Please advise."
10 Things You Should Know About Homeowner's Insurance
A new home is the most important investment you will make. The second most important investment is homeowners insurance. So before you buy that new flat screen television for the living room, look into what type of homeowners insurance is right for you.
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