By Carl Surran
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Gift Of Groceries
Give a gift of groceries this holiday season! Gift certificates may be purchased through your local commissary.
Santa's Helpers
Little Letters is a service that writes hand-printed "real" letters from Santa to children across the U.S.
Reducing Identity Theft Threat
Using myPay allows a user to control when important documents containing sensitive information are viewed and printed.
Financial Education Fair Program Begins
A new program aims to help ensure the fighting readiness of America's armed forces by enhancing their financial readiness.
New Law Boosts Survivor Benefits
New legislation increases the payout to families of servicemembers who died of combat-related injuries to $100,000, and payments are retroactive to 2001. The new law also boosts life insurance coverage.
AAFES Offers Everyday Savings
Prices at AAFES PXs and BXs average 22 percent lower than comparable retailers, according to a survey.
Attention, Techies!
Under a new voucher program administered by DANTES, servicemembers with IT experience may qualify to take a Microsoft Certification exam at no cost.
Federal Law Helps Family Finances, But You Must Ask
Reports of lenders repossessing cars and foreclosing on homes owned by military members deployed overseas – despite federal law prohibiting these actions – are on the rise.
Credit Cards Boost Rates, Fees
Credit card issuers are revising penalty interest rates and fees for late payments, over-the-limit situations and cash advances.
Vets Beware, Says Senator
Unscrupulous lenders are preying on our military, warns U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.
Looking For Leaders
"G.I. Jobs," a magazine that helps military family members transition to civilian employment, released its list of the nation's Top 25 Most Military Friendly Employers.
Saluting Strong Families
Do you know a military family member who has left a lasting impression on his or her community? Three outstanding programs recognize their contributions.
First Command Settles Charges
First Command has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges that it used misleading sales materials and omitted information in promoting investment plans with high first-year sales charges.
DFAS Site Safe From 'Phishing' Scams
DFAS wants its customers to know that the agency and its web-based system, myPay, never asks for personal or financial information by e-mail.
Military Stars Career Expo
The Military Stars Career Expo offers job hunters a unique opportunity to meet employers looking for candidates with military backgrounds.
Thrift Savings Plan Open Season
It's that time of year again: "open season" for the Thrift Savings Plan. But soon, open seasons will be phased out.
Students Who Serve
According to Federal regulations, mobilized military personnel are not required to make student loan payments during their absences.
Financial Products, Sales Tactics Under Scrutiny
An investigation found that some financial services firms or their sales agents are using devious tactics to sell products that are ill suited for military members.
'Military One Source' A Winner
There's a new "one-stop" place to go whenever or wherever military members or their families need quick, professional assistance with almost anything.
New TRICARE Program Begins
The new TRICARE Retail Pharmacy program increases accessibility to TRICARE resources for program beneficiaries.
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