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Budgeting Strategies for Veterans

Navigating Financial Success After Service For veterans transitioning to civilian life, managing finances can be a significant challenge. The shift from military structure to personal financial responsibility requires careful planning and budgeting. This article explores effective budgeting strategies tailored to veterans’ unique circumstances. Understanding Your New Financial Landscape The first

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Thinking About Food

        October has us thinking about food: where it comes from and how it is grown, produced, and distributed. For many of us, our knowledge of food is limited to what aisle it’s in at the grocery store. This lackadaisical approach to food is slowly killing us

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Range Day Prep

As we near the end of summer, most of us are looking forward to the cooler months ahead and if you are anything like me, you are looking forward to getting back out to the range. Yes, we can train indoors in the AC, but if you like to shoot

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USING GAMIFICATION FOR TRAINING

Using Gamification Simulation Methods for Training, Engaging, and Exploring Career and Entrepreneurship Advancements By Kat Mahoney Who would have thought that a birthday present could ignite a passion and set a career path in motion? It was my son’s 13th birthday when my husband and I decided to give him

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Money Tree

Welcome to all things finance. I will be writing monthly to discuss a range of financial topics including terminology, options, and strategy. You can expect segments on budgeting, credit, vehicles for retirement savings, qualified vs. non-qualified funds, tax implications, risk tolerance, investing, compound interest, and the zero floor. If you can’t make heads

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GEAR UP FOR HURRICANE SEASON

Every state has its type of natural disaster. In the Sunshine State, our enemy is the hurricane. Hurricane season lasts from June 1st through November 30th. Wikipedia reports that Florida has had more storms hit than any other state in the U.S. From 2000 until now, 79 tropical or subtropical

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Securing Your Financial Freedom

As we celebrate our nation’s independence this July, it’s an opportune time for our esteemed veterans to reflect on their own personal freedom, particularly in terms of financial security. After dedicating years of service to our country, military personnel deserve a comfortable retirement. In this article, we’ll explore the various

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Veterans and the Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty

Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, is vital in ensuring access to healthcare services for millions of Americans. Part B of Medicare covers outpatient services, including doctor’s visits, preventive care, and durable medical equipment. While enrollment in Part B is crucial for accessing

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