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Military Benefits Changes for 2021

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Updated on January 11th, 2021

2021 Benefit Updates for Veterans and Military These are the changes that have been announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2021. >> Stay up-to-date on all the military benefits you care about! Sign up for the MyMilitaryBenefits… Read more »

2021 retiree VA disability pay increase

New 2021 Military Retiree and VA Disability Pay Increase!

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Military Pay Charts 2021 [updated]

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Overlooked Financial Benefits for Veterans in These 6 States

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How to Improve Your ASVAB Score

Nursing Students: Paid VA Nurse Residency

Nursing school is hard, passing the NCLEX is not easy, and working as a nurse is as challenging as it is rewarding. What might be considered the most difficult years of nursing are the transition years between student nurse and competent nurse. The VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) program supports nurses during these transition years. The program bolsters the training of nursing school by offering additional time to hone clinical skills that are critically important to a successful nursing career. Read more »

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Defense Budget Updates for 2021: What It Means For You

NDAA 2021: Defense Budget Updates for Pay, Travel, Healthcare, TRICARE and More The William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395), was finally passed at the onset of the New Year,… Read more »

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Fellowships & Career Opportunities at the VA

Job Opportunities at the VA, Including Fellowships Have you completed an advanced degree? Are you interested in a career helping Veterans? If your answer to these questions is “yes”, then you should consider applying for the… Read more »

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Top Podcasts for Military, Veterans and Their Families

Popular Podcasts for the Military Community If this past year has done anything for the seeking of entertainment, it’s driven people to find new and interesting ways to occupy themselves. One such way to absorb yourself… Read more »

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Military Families: Should We Buy a Home?

Things for Military Families to Consider when Deciding Whether to Buy a Home Buying and owning a home is often more complicated for military families than civilians. Between navigating mortgage options, pinning down the best neighborhood… Read more »

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3 Big Military Spouse Professional Advocacy Networks

Advocacy Networks for Military Spouse Professionals Advocacy – a seemingly abstract concept – is something that military spouses with professional careers should understand and practice. Advocacy is involved with navigating roadblocks, barriers, or downright dead ends… Read more »

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VA Benefits for Family Members, Survivors, and Family Caregivers

Military Family Members, Survivors, and Family Caregivers VA Benefits Do you know about all of the VA benefits you and your loved ones may qualify for? This list can help you make sure you’re not missing… Read more »

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VA Streamline Refinancing

What is VA Streamline Refinancing and How Can It Benefit You?

VA Streamline Refinancing is a different way of referring to the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, or VA IRRRL (pronounced “Earl”) and is an option for some homeowners who utilized a VA Loan to purchase their house. Read more »

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