Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of…
People have called me resilient for 15 years. It is the word our community uses for military families, and though it is important, it should not be an expectation. My husband, Chuck, a Marine, served in…
Fall and winter are good seasons to buy new cars, as dealers are trying to get rid of the previous year’s models, year-end bonuses motivate those in sales, and many want to start the new calendar year off on the right foot. But far too often military members find themselves getting ripped off by unscrupulous dealers. Thankfully, following a few simple tips can help protect you from getting scammed.
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years.
The American flag we now know wasn’t the first and only American flag. In fact, there were several different kinds during and right after the American Revolution, with some signifying individual groups (like the Sons of Liberty) and others trying to find a way to add new state stars with ease – an important factor given they were all hand sewn.
Everyone needs to borrow money now and then to pay bills or to cover unplanned expenses. But how you get that money—and how quickly you pay it back—can be the difference between making ends meet and making a mistake.
Even if you’re still buying diapers and baby formula for your child, the thought of sending your little one off to college has probably crossed your mind at some point.
Part of military life is being moved to a new location every few years. Such upheaval can be stressful enough for grown ups—for kids who will have to adjust to a new school as well as a new home,
Back to school shopping can be quite an exciting time for kids—they get new clothes and new school supplies, plus get to share all they did during the summer. Parents can often have a slightly different view, with worries about how to pay for all the stuff they need to start the year off right. Thankfully, there are ways to save money when getting your kids outfitted for the school…
