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Mission Possible: Protect your financial information
Each year approximately 10 million Americans have their personal information compromised, and the number keeps growing. If criminals gain access to your personal information, they could hack into your financial accounts, open credit cards in your name or steal your tax refund. Many people find out about identity fraud attacks from their financial institutions after…
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The 7-Step Manual to Purchasing a Home
Graduating basic training. Getting promoted to E-5. Teaching your troops how to field strip an M-4 Carbine in record time. These are milestone moments that can make a service member feel like they’ve accomplished something. One of the greatest achievements and a rewarding milestone moment is buying your first home — and it’s something every…
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Salute to Mom
In honor of Military Moms everywhere, this story is provided and presented by our sponsor The Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The Exchange was established by General Orders No. 46 in 1895 to provide goods and services to military members and their dependents. Mother’s Day looms large in the retail world. But when you…
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How Servicemembers Can Make Cents of Personal Finance
Today, your financial questions can be instantly answered with a quick search on a smartphone.But does it fit your unique financial situation? And more importantly, can that information be trusted? Serving in the military means you face situations more complex than the general public, like managing your finances while stationed in a remote area, or…
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Unquestionable value
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, this story is provided and presented by our sponsor The Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The Exchange was established by General Orders No. 46 in 1895 to provide goods and services to military members and their dependents. Outfitting kids with quality and style is often…
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Teaching your kids about finance
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor, Navy Federal Credit Union, a U.S. credit union headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, chartered and regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration. It’s essential to give your children a strong foundation in skills like reading and…
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It Takes One to Know One
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, this story is provided and presented by our sponsor, The Army & Air Force Exchange Service. The Exchange was established by General Orders No. 46 in 1895 to provide goods and services to military members and their dependents. Jedi at the Exchange Jedi at the Exchange…
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10 Ways to Avoid Tax Identity Theft
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union, a U.S. credit union headquartered in Vienna, VA, serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, chartered and regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit navyfederal.org. Are you ready for tax season? If you haven’t heard…
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Why accounting just might be the perfect career
This story is presented by our sponsor The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Master of Accounting program. For more information, visit: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The “perfect career” can mean different things to different people. For those in the military, or for those transitioning to civilian life, or for veterans, a “perfect career” might mean bringing the powerful…
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Military leaders make great accountants
This story is presented by our sponsor The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Master of Accounting program. For more information, visit: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. It’s true. Military leaders do make great accountants and here’s why. The skills required to be an exceptional leader in the military — problem solving, strategy, planning, teamwork, attention to detail, and…
