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Veterans

Veteran & Military Loans with Bad Credit

By Bill Fay | February 11, 2026

Military members and veterans often struggle to make ends meet. That leads to bad credit scores, which makes them prime targets for predatory lenders. The base pay for new military…

VA Extends COVID-19 Debt Relief to Veterans Through 2020

By Bill Fay | September 15, 2020

Veterans indebted to the Department of Veterans Affairs won a partial payment reprieve this summer that will last at least through the end of 2020. The VA action extends a…

Do Soldiers Pay Taxes?

By Bill Fay | January 9, 2019

Tax season among members of the military is much like tax season among civilians: stressful. Just like for civilians, members of the armed forces must pay federal taxes, wade through…

GI Bill

By Bill Fay | January 2, 2019

The GI Bill is arguably the best benefit for veterans and members of the armed forces. It helps service members pay for higher education for themselves as well as for their dependents,…

Business Incentives for Hiring Veterans

By Bill Fay | November 2, 2018

Hiring a military veteran isn’t merely a noble gesture. It’s a sound business decision for companies looking for a tax break or tax credit. Owners just need to take advantage…

How Veterans Can Get a VA Home Loan

By Bill Fay | November 1, 2018

Landing an extraordinary home loan probably isn’t anyone’s top reason for enlisting in the armed forces, but since the end of World War II more than 22 million active military…

How Debt and Bad Credit Affect Security Clearances

By Bill Fay | October 31, 2018

For those pursuing a life in the United States military — Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force — gaining and keeping a security…

Military & Veteran Debt Relief Options

By Bill Fay | August 22, 2018

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New Study: Veterans More Likely to Suffer Credit Problems, But Save More

By Bill Fay | December 15, 2017

Military veterans are more likely to suffer through credit problems, underwater mortgages and late house payments than the civilian population. Those are some of the findings from a 2017 analysis…

Debt Consolidation For Military Members & Veterans

By Bill Fay | July 20, 2017

In 2024, 45% of military households said debt was a problem for them. Sure, managing debt is easier than going into battle, but it’s a problem that can still keep…