The Ultimate Military Gift Guide 2026
If you’re looking to support veteran-owned businesses, there’s no better way than buying from them; that’s why we put together this handy military gift guide. If you find a business or product you love, telling your friends about it runs a close second. Finding funding is the No. 1 barrier to creating or growing any […]
Army Ranks: A Complete Guide to Enlisted and Officer Ranks
The U.S. Army is organized into three main rank groups: enlisted soldiers (E-1 to E-9), warrant officers (W-1 to W-5) and commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10). Each group reflects a different level of responsibility, expertise, leadership and pay. Enlisted soldiers make up 82% of the Army and get hands-on training, including for any career field […]
What Happens to a VA Loan in a Divorce? Full Guide
Divorce can be a financially complex event, especially if a VA loan is involved. A divorce decree can divide property and assign who pays the mortgage, but it can’t change your contract with the lender or automatically free up your VA loan entitlement. That means your entitlement could get tied up for years, limiting your […]
Is Your Military Life Insurance Enough? A Guide for Service Members
Because military life insurance coverage is automatic, many service members don’t spend much time thinking about it. From day one, eligible service members are covered by Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), which provides up to $500,000 in life insurance coverage, along with Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI), for a relatively low monthly premium. While that coverage […]
VA Construction Loan Guide for 2026: Requirements, Rates, and How to Build with a VA Loan
Building a home from the ground up is a dream for many service members and their families. If you need financial assistance, a VA loan for construction could be a good solution. A VA construction loan is a specialized mortgage designed to help eligible military members and veterans finance the construction of a new home. […]
Your Coronavirus Quarantine Guide to Military Movies and Shows on Hulu
You’re stuck in your house or apartment because the movie theaters are closed, the bars and restaurants are shutting down, and you’ve been assigned to work from home. How do you fill your days without bugging out? We’re here to help. Hulu used to be the place to catch up on network series if you […]
Arthur Frommer, Army Vet and Travel Guide Innovator, Has Died at 95
NEW YORK — Arthur Frommer, whose “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by convincing average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95. Frommer died from complications of pneumonia, his daughter Pauline Frommer said Monday. “My father opened up the world to so many people,” she said. “He […]