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We fix dogs and cats. Now it the time to castrate legislators
December 26th, 2011 | Posted in Benefits,Corruption,Government,Legislation,Personal Finance | Read More »
In today’s world marriages which last a lifetime are extremely rare. In our society today, failed marriages and divorce are common place.
November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance | Read More »
Countries differ greatly in the levels and pattern of wealth holdings…In this article…we highlight those of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
October 25th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »
by Lorimer Wilson There are two kinds of bad investment advisors: well-meaning advisors without the wherewithal to keep up with the science of the fast-evolving profession, and those whose main focus is not on managing their clients’ assets well, but on gathering assets under management in order to grow their own practices. How do [...]
October 24th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »
Some physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion assets, in addition to traditional paper assets, can be part of your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Roth account and they can be bought and sold with no tax consequence until you move money out of the account.
August 25th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »
Most of the details are on the Internet as propaganda, but one must read between the lines:
August 12th, 2011 | Posted in Education,History,Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance | Read More »
The reason you are not a millionaire (or even on your way to becoming one) is really quite simple. You probably assume it’s because you aren’t earning enough money but the truth is that, for most people, it does not matter how much money you make but, rather, the way you treat money in your daily life. Let me explain.
August 9th, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
Personal finance isn’t nuclear physics – just spend less than you earn, save and invest the rest – but knowing what should be done and actually doing it, however, are two different things.
August 9th, 2011 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »
A recent survey of more than 800 military families making at least $50,000 a year reveals that 63 percent of respondents plan to curtail household spending for a year or more.
May 31st, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
Why I Put Almost All My Eggs Into Precious Metals “I have put almost all of my eggs in one basket – precious metals, energy and agriculture - with the bulk being in precious metals. These are diversified only in that they span bullion, geography and the range of very large to the very early stage junior [...]
April 24th, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
In this missive I present a set of principles that have always guided sensible investment that, together, form what I call The Seven Immutable Laws of Investing. [Incidentally, immutable means "not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature."] I hope they help you to avoid some of the worst mistakes, which, when [...]
April 21st, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
Housing is likely to be one of your biggest retirement expenses. One way to approach your search for the ideal overseas retirement haven is to focus on retire-overseas choices where housing is cheap. [Below I present five such places for your consideration. So says Kathleen Peddicord in an article* which Lorimer Wilson, editor of www.munKNEE.com, [...]
April 21st, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
As the nation’s armed forces come together to focus on financial readiness during Military Saves Week, active-duty families who work with financial planners are setting the pace by out-saving their do-it-yourself colleagues and feeling more confident in their long-term finances.
February 18th, 2011 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF Program). A Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA) is published in today’s Federal Register concerning the SSVF Program, the application process, and the amount of funding available. The NOFA is [...]
December 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
If it weren’t for his willingness to jump into the abyss of torture and torment, Jack Bauer would have been the hero as opposed to anti-hero of the first decade of the 21st century. It wasn’t that Jack wanted to be a bad guy — but, he was faced continuously with impossible odds and the ticking clock. Backed into a corner, he had to do things — slap somebody with a defibrillator, let the ghouls pump some sort of psycho-poison into an informat, hook up their testicles to a nuclear reactor — to save the nation.
December 7th, 2010 | Posted in Business,Economy,Jobs & Careers,Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
USAA and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard (EANGUS) have joined forces to offer a credit card that helps fund EANGUS programs and gives its members access to many of USAA’s financial services. The alliance allows EANGUS’ 40,000 members to carry the Enlisted Association of the National Guard USAA Rewards World MasterCard ®, which will help fund the association’s efforts and programs.
November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
Consider your orders: What is the length of your current orders? The decision-making process can start and, possibly, end here. The longer you expect to remain in a single location, the more sense it makes to buy a home. Indeed, many financial planners recommend against purchasing a home unless you plan to stay in the home for several years.
November 18th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
With mortgage rates at historic lows, Veterans and military personnel continue to use the VA home loan program in record numbers to purchase a home or refinance their existing loans. Since the VA Home Loan program began in 1944 as part of the original GI Bill, VA has helped Veterans by guaranteeing more than 19 [...]
November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance | Read More »
With mortgage rates at historic lows, Veterans and military personnel continue to use the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program in record numbers to purchase a home or refinance their existing loans. “Home ownership is one of the foundations of the American dream,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “VA is honored to administer a benefit that for two-thirds of a century has profoundly affected the lives of our Veterans, our military Servicemembers, and their families.”
November 1st, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance,VA Home Loans | Read More »
Veterans and Active Duty Members of the Armed Services are often targeted by identity thieves who are trying to steal not only their good names and identities, but also their assets, credit, money and important documents. MilitaryConnection.com wants to help you protect yourself and your family with significantly discounted Identity Theft Protection. We have joined forces with Vet-Vault.com to provide you with outstanding Identity Theft and Secure Document Storage Services at a fraction of the cost of what other companies charge.
October 30th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance,Veterans Affairs | Read More »
USAA is launching a new brand advertising campaign in select U.S. cities to raise awareness of USAA among the nearly 61 million Americans who are serving or have served honorably in the U.S. military, and their families
October 28th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
From the VA: Consumers continue to lose money from work-from-home scams that assist cyber criminals in moving stolen funds. Worse yet, due to their deliberate or unknowing participation in the scams, these individuals may face criminal charges. Work-from-home scam victims are often recruited by organized cyber criminals through newspaper ads, online employment services, unsolicited emails [...]
October 26th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance | Read More »
A forbearance is an agreement between you and your mortgage company to temporarily suspend or reduce your monthly mortgage payments for a specific period (usually between 90-180 days) of time. This option lets you deal with your short-term financial problems by giving you time to get back on your feet and bring your mortgage current.
October 20th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance,VA Home Loans | Read More »
From the VA: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning car shoppers to beware of websites offering too-good-to-be-true deals on repossessed cars. BBB has heard from people across the country who thought they were buying from a reputable dealer online but were actually sending money to scammers posing as legitimate, already-established community dealerships. “Because scammers [...]
October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Of Interest,Personal Finance | Read More »
There are 2 major variables that effect your credit. The most important aspect of your credit is your payment history, whether or not you pay your bills on time. A single late payment on a credit card can bring down your score as much as 30 points. Everyone goes through a rough patch here and there, but most of the time missed payments are due to carelessness.
October 5th, 2010 | Posted in Personal Finance | Read More »
USAA and the Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association (CCA) have joined forces to offer a credit card that helps fund cadet programs at Texas A&M University and gives its members access to a wide array of USAA’s financial services.
September 28th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
From the VA: Mass marketing fraud includes any plan, program, promotion, or campaign that is conducted through solicitation by telephone, mail, the Internet, or other means (e.g., mass meetings) to induce multiple persons to (1) purchase goods or services; (2) participate in a contest, sweepstakes, or lottery; (3) invest for financial profit; or (4) otherwise [...]
September 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
The housing crash is still in process and here are 10 reasons why it is still a terrible time to buy. Words: 1670 So says Patrick Killelea (http://patrick.net/housing/crash.html). Lorimer Wilson, editor of www.munKNEE.com, presents below further edited [..] excerpts from the original article* for the sake of clarity and brevity to ensure a fast and [...]
September 5th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
Look, if you’re absolutely stuck right now, then you’ve got to do what’s necessary but, in my opinion, you should avoid 401(k) hardship withdrawals at all costs … and think long and hard before you consider borrowing against your future retirement. With so many people nearing retirement already grossly underfunded [such actions are] going to prove catastrophic down the line. Words: 1043
September 4th, 2010 | Posted in Living,Personal Finance | Read More »
The U.S. debt crisis represents a unique, unparalleled, and unimaginable convergence of circumstances yet, despite the utter gravity of our plight, nothing is being done to change our course. Washington must either muster the courage — and the support of the people — to accept the pain and make the sacrifices of a lifetime … or face the downfall of America. Words: 938
September 4th, 2010 | Posted in Economy,Personal Finance | Read More »
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