The FY2022 NDAA Brings 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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Updated on February 7th, 2022

The FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act to Provide More Parental Leave The FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act is close to being passed by the Senate and signed into law by…
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COLA to Increase 5.9% for Retirees, Disabled Veterans in 2022

Military Benefit Changes for 2022

3 Reasons Military Pay Increases in 2022

Make The Connection: Promoting Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a perfect time to talk about an initiative from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) called Make the Connection. Make The Connection:… Read more »

VA Loans Versus FHA Mortgages: Which Is Better?

Which is better, an FHA mortgage or a VA home loan? Some may be confused by this article’s headline. If you have access to a no-money-down VA mortgage with no… Read more »

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What You Need to Know About VA Loan Closing Costs

If you want to use your VA home loan benefits to purchase a home, there are many expenses to budget and save for, including closing costs. Read more »

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Little Known Benefits of VGLI

Learn about some little known aspects of your Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) coverage. They could save you money! Read more »

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What Current Military Members Applying For a VA Mortgage Need to Know

Ever wonder what a loan officer is really looking for when you apply for a VA home loan? There are some very obvious issues including FICO scores, loan repayment history,… Read more »

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PTSD Resources and VA Benefits

In any given year, 11-20 out of 100 veterans who served in OIF or OEF have PTSD. The rate is 12% for those who served in the Gulf War, and… Read more »

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Avoiding Foreclosure on a VA Mortgage

If you have a VA mortgage and experience financial issues that make it hard to keep up with your mortgage payments, you are not alone. Read more »

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The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grants

These Grants Will Be for Suicide Prevention Services On April 15th, the VA published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $51,750,000 in suicide prevention grants. These grants will be awarded… Read more »

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