Military members and their families face special tax circumstances and have access to more tax benefits. As a way of thanking troops for their service, multiple services offer free tax preparation and filing service to help military members and their families navigate some of the complexities of filing taxes in the military. Military OneSource H&R […]
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Military members and their families are often tasked with giving a lot to Uncle Sam, be that personal sacrifice or financial. When it comes to taxes, several tax breaks are available to military members to help offset some of the financial burden. Make sure you’re taking full advantage of these tax credits available to you […]
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Tax season can be a trying time for military families, between trying to collect all the right documents and figuring out the maze of tax laws while making sure everything is submitted on time. Fortunately, service members and their families have many resources available to guide them through this process and help them complete their […]
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From generous rewards and huge sign-up bonuses to travel rewards and low APRs, some credit cards available to military service members and their spouses outperform other credit cards. Military banks and credit unions, traditional banks and online lenders offer military credit cards. Some come with annual fees, while others charge no fees but require a […]
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The debt ceiling is an obligatory borrowing limit self-imposed by the U.S. government. In the past, it has been raised or postponed to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt. If default occurs, what would it mean for U.S. service members and their families?  What does a government shutdown mean? When the federal government […]
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Over the past few years, cryptocurrency has exploded in popularity. In the military community, people now regularly ask about related investing strategies. As a result, we’ll use this article to explain several different options for how to invest in cryptocurrency. Specifically, we’ll discuss the following: What is Cryptocurrency? Directly Investing in Cryptocurrency Indirectly Investing with […]
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If you are interested in investing in Ethereum, Bitcoin, or other cryptocurrency from an overseas duty location, there are some things you need to know about protecting your investment and making sure you don’t lose your money. Know The Rules As a military member, you have much more to lose by not following the rules […]
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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement option for federal employees and military members. It is described by the government’s TSP official site as offering “the same types of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans.” It is administered by a government agency known as The Federal […]
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Our ability to borrow money (e.g. VA home loans, car loans, etc.) revolves around our credit score. A good score allows for more loans and better rates, while a bad one may completely prevent someone from loan approval. Bottom line, having solid credit is critical to the financial health of service members. As such, we’ll […]
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Many active service members and veterans use their VA loan benefits to purchase homes. And, when these same individuals move, many decide to rent out their homes. In this way, it’s common for service members to end up as real estate investors. But, this transition can have major tax consequences when people sell their rental […]
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