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BEWARE Foreclosure “Rescue” Scams
Fraudulent foreclosure rescue professionals use half truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver.

Top 100: Books You Should Own
Author and mortgage expert David Reed has more than 30 years of experience helping buyers navigate complicated loan processes. Here he offers advice on topics such as selecting the right VA lender, finding an agent in a town where there are few veterans, getting the best interest rate, refinancing VA loans and getting advice on VA loans while on active duty.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended for Military until 2011
No credits are available for homes with purchase prices exceeding $800,000 and for people whose income exceeds certain thresholds. See First-Time Homebuyer Credit for more information from the IRS.

HELP! I Can’t Pay My Mortgage. What Can I Do?
The government's giving struggling homeowners two solutions. The Home Affordable Refinance program gives homeowners an opportunity to refinance into more affordable monthly payments. The Home Affordable Modification program helps Americans modify their mortgage terms to prevent avoidable foreclosures.

Home Ownership: American Dream Or Nightmare?
Although this is a buyer's market, military families must consider many factors before deciding to purchase a home.

On Base: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences prepares military doctors for the demands of combat medicine.

On Base: Fort Hood
Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno presented an analysis showing the economic impact of the country's largest military installation.

 

On Base: Fort Riley
In simulated villages on the honey-hued Kansas prairie, U.S. troops are learning to serve as military advisors to Iraqi and Afghan forces.

On Base: Naval Station Rota
Tourists aren't the only ones who appreciate Rota's sunny weather; pilots and sailors love it too. Find out about one of the Navy's most popular assignments.

On Base: Naval Station Great Lakes
Battle Stations 21 is the final rite of passage in Navy boot camp: 12 hours of physical, emotional and mental challenges every recruit must complete.

Three Steps To A Happy Homebuying Decision
Consider the costs of home ownership and make an honest assessment of what you can afford.

OnBase: Offutt Air Force Base
It may be the heartland of America, but you'll find lots more than cows and corn at Offutt Air Force Base.

Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst
There's much more to preparing for a disaster than stockpiling some cans of food, says Deborah Ann Dramby of the National Military Family Association.

Home Ownership: Still The American Dream
While no one can say with assurance when housing prices will rise again, it is safe to say that it will happen.

OnBase: Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base is the place where aviation careers start, where pilots get their wings and first touch the sky.

Coupon Clippers Work A Little, Save A Bunch
A family of four can save as much as $2,700 annually by shopping on base, and coupons can help even more.

Take The Stress Out Of Your Next Move
Extended-stay hotels provide military families a host of benefits not offered by off-base apartments.

On Base: Vicenza
The good news: You've got an assignment to Italy. The bad news: Work and deployments may keep you so busy that you won't have much time to enjoy it.

The Commissary: Relevant And Responsive To Today's Customers
Patrick Nixon is the first career grocer to take charge of military grocery stores as new director of the Defense Commissary Agency.

OnBase: Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein Air Base in Germany sits at the hub of the largest American military community in Europe.

 
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