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VA Disability Pay Charts for 2024
Updated on
December
1,
2023
VA disability pay for 2024 increased by 3.2%. New VA disability compensation rates take effect December 1, 2023. Below are the 2024 rates and a VA disability payment calculator to quickly determine your disability compensation.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Costs of Leaving the Military
Updated on
November
13,
2023
Is leaving the service the right thing for you to do? Here's a look at the financial pros and cons of staying in the military vs. leaving.
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How to Improve Your Credit with a Personal Loan
Updated on
November
9,
2023
If applying for a credit card to improve your credit isn't an option, you can still boost your score in other ways. Personal loans may help improve bad credit and pay off debt.
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What is Credit and Why It’s Important
Published on
November
6,
2023
Explore the critical role of credit and why it is important when buying a house. Learn how a strong credit score can unlock lower interest rates, better loan terms, and financial flexibility.
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How to Improve Your Credit Score to Buy a House
Published on
November
3,
2023
Discover strategies to improve your credit score with our in-depth guide. Understand how timely payments, debt management and credit history can all influence your mortgage approval.
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What is a Credit Report and What's on it?
Published on
November
2,
2023
Explore the world of credit reports. Discover the purpose of a credit report, what information it contains, and how it impacts your financial well-being.
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) & VA Loans
Updated on
October
30,
2023
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law providing various civil and financial protections for active duty military members. According to the Supreme Court, these safeguards are to be implemented with "an eye friendly to those who dropped their affairs to answer their country's call."
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CAIVRS: How Default on Federal Debt Impacts Your VA Loan
Updated on
October
27,
2023
In a perfect world, your financial slate is clean when you're ready to purchase a home using your VA loan benefits. But problems with one type of debt in particular—federal debt—can force you to put your homeownership plans on hold.
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How Child Support Can Affect Your VA Loan
Updated on
October
26,
2023
Child support can help or hinder your chances of getting a VA home loan. See how it can be either potential income or a liability depending on your role.
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How Military Allotments Affect Your Credit
Updated on
October
19,
2023
Paycheck allotments and automatic payments are useful budgeting tools, but they still require your attention to avoid credit-harming errors.
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The Leave and Earnings Statement Explained
Updated on
October
11,
2023
The Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is a powerful tool in understanding a service member's pay and benefits, budgeting and planning for the future.
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Which States Do Not Tax Military Retirement?
Updated on
September
29,
2023
Military retirement is taxable, but whether or not you have to pay it differs depending on the state where you live. As of 2023, California is the only state that taxes military retirement pay at the typical income tax rate.
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Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses
Updated on
September
27,
2023
Learn about your options for military spouse unemployment benefits and how to secure the support you need.
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