by Andre on December 12, 2011
Enlisted troops aren’t happy with talk of changes to the military retirement system, according to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III. In a conversation with reporters this week. Chandler said the topic was one of the biggest concerns he has heard from troops worldwide in recent months, with the vast majority opposed to [...]
by Andre on March 16, 2011
Here are the reasons why the military are renting instead of buying. 1. Military households tend to move every two to four years, often with little notice, and usually arrive in the D.C. area with sticker shock, despite access to a tax-free housing allowance and special government-guaranteed mortgages with little or no down payment required. [...]
by Andre on March 10, 2011
If you’re a veteran who served overseas in the past two years, you’re likely eligible for a $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home. But the clock is ticking on the Veteran’s Home Buyer Tax Credit program. The program was extended for veterans who were overseas but it is about to go away. Under the [...]