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April 15, 2020

Disabled American Veterans Offering $250 Grants to Veterans Left Unemployed by Coronavirus Pandemic

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Service-connected disabled veterans who lost employment because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for $250 grants from Disabled American Veterans, the veterans service organization announced Monday. “People are anxious, they’re worried about being able to take care of their families,” said Dan Clare, a Marine Corps veteran and DAV outreach officer. “We want to provide […]

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April 13, 2020

VA Extends Financial, Benefits and Claims Relief to Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, April 3, a number of actions to provide Veterans with financial, benefits and claims help amid VA’s COVID-19 response. “As all Americans come together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we want Veterans to be focused on their health and safety,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “That’s why we’re taking […]

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April 3, 2020

Coronavirus: For Many, Rent Is Due April 1. Here’s What You Need to Do If You Can’t Pay.

The first of the month means rent is due for many Ventura County residents. But those who can’t pay rent because of the coronavirus can’t be evicted, due to a combination of a statewide eviction moratorium and local ordinances. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in mid-March that authorized local governments to halt evictions but […]

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March 5, 2019

Veterans: Financial Coaching Can Help Service Members Improve Credit, Long-Term Well-Being

Veterans and military service members face unique financial challenges, yet there are few dedicated resources to help these people who have sacrificed so much. The military life cycle of deployments and frequent moves presents distinct difficulties for spousal employment and for families attempting to balance work and home life, contributing to financial instability. Moreover, these […]

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August 17, 2018

New Athletic Program Offers Tickets at Half Price for Military Members, Veterans

UCLA Military Appreciation Ticket Program

UCLA Athletics announced last week that it would be introducing a new military appreciation ticket program for the 2018-2019 season. The program is available to active military members, veterans and their families, and it cuts the price of admission to all UCLA regular-season home games in half – including football and men’s basketball. UCLA Athletics […]

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August 17, 2018

Six Provisions of the 2019 NDAA That Could Impact Your Wallet

WASHINGTON – Servicemembers will see a rash of changes with the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act that could impact their pocketbooks, especially if companion legislation to fund the newly signed law gains congressional approval in the coming weeks. Among the most significant changes, servicemembers are slated to get a 2.6 percent pay raise, which would […]

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August 9, 2018

#ExploreVA Facebook Live Event: VA Life Insurance

Do you want to know your family is financially secure, no matter what the future holds? Many Veterans find VA life insurance to be a high-quality option and often the only option. Don’t miss your chance to enroll in VA life insurance, apply before your eligibility window closes. Join representatives from VA and Blue Star […]

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August 2, 2018

Big Tax Refunds Coming to 130,000 Veterans

Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act

More than 130,000 veterans are receiving letters on how to apply for refunds of taxes they paid on disability severance pay dating back to 1991 — a minimum of $1,750 per veteran. While exact estimates were not available, because each veteran’s payout varies, the government could be paying out a minimum of $228 million in tax refunds, […]

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February 28, 2018

7 Ways to Get Your Savings on Track — No Apps Required

By Jacquelyn Pica, Penny Hoarder We all want to save more money. The question is, how? With so much new technology out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Plus, maybe you don’t feel comfortable sharing personal bank details with tons of different websites and apps. Forget the latest tech — these seven methods will help […]

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February 26, 2018

Focus on One Reachable Goal for Military Saves Week

By Joseph Montanaro, CFP® USAA Pick just one goal. That may seem like a low bar to set as you ponder all the potential opportunities for financial betterment during this year’s Military Saves Week. You don’t have to stick to just one, but one is all you might need to make the last week of February […]