By Carl Surran
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Spouse Ed Resource Launched
The National Military Family Association recently launched a comprehensive online education resource designed specifically for military spouses.
Military-Friendly Employers
Railroad giant Union Pacific topped America's "Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers" for the second straight year in the annual list published by G.I. Jobs magazine.
Winner Awaits 'Ultimate Welcome Home'
Military Money thanks all who shared their stories with us. But we can select only one 'Ultimate Welcome Home' winner.
Scholarships For Military Children
The Scholarships for Military Children program has opened for 2007, and applications are available at 264 commissaries worldwide.
Rate Caps Will Protect Military Families
The 2007 Defense Authorization Act caps annual interest rates on loans to military borrowers at 36 percent, hitting payday lenders that target military families.
Safeguarding Servicemembers Rights
A new website has been launched to help safeguard the civilian employment rights, voting rights and financial security of servicemembers and veterans.
Show Your Gratitude
Operation Gratitude expects to send some 50,000 packages to deployed service members during its latest holiday drive.
Elmo And Friends
The Sesame Street Workshop and Wal-Mart have partnered to create a free package for military kids and their parents.
Reduce Your Risk Of Identity Theft
The theft of the computer containing data on 26 million veterans should remind past and present military members to stay vigilant in protecting their personal information.
New Law Solves Tax Conflict
New legislation signed by President Bush allows servicemembers serving in a combat zone tax exclusion area to contribute to an IRA, resolving a quirk in the tax law that had disallowed this practice.
A Story Of Inspiration
As a platelet donor, retired Master Sergeant William Kelly, Jr. provides a valuable blood product relied on by military medical personnel.
More Troops, Families Seek Counseling Services
As deployments grow longer and more frequent, many military families are tapping into the Department of Defense's assistance counseling network.
Automatic Payments Can Pose Problems
Many people attempting to stop automatic bill payments - in the event of a move, for example - are confused by the rules they must follow.
TRICARE Urges Use Of Mail Order Drugs
Only six percent of all military beneficiaries with prescriptions to fill used TRICARE's mail order program in 2005.
New Financial Ed Program Takes Off
The NASD Investor Education Foundation has launched a program to help military families manage their money with confidence.
New Budget Boosts Pay, Benefits
The new law provides survivors of non-combat active-duty deaths with the same $100,000 gratuity as combat deaths.
Credit Card Minimums Move Up
Federal regulators have asked credit card issuers to increase required minimums so that consumers will more quickly pay off balances.
Spouse Scholarship Opportunity
The National Military Family Association is accepting applications for its Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.
Commitment To Military Hiring
G.I. Jobs magazine released its 2005 list showcasing large companies that do the most to recruit and retain military veterans.
Enroll Your Newborn In DEERS, ASAP
Any changes that impact family status – such as marriage, divorce or a new child – must be reported to DEERS.
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