Air Force offers pilots $420K bonus to stay in the cockpit
When the Air Force tells its pilots to “aim high,” they sure as heck mean it. In a bid to offset its persistent pilot retention woes, the Air Force is…
ADPI H.E.L.P.S: Six Secret Hacks to Financial Freedom for Your Family
How to use your Veteran Benefits to Help Achieve Financial Independence Can you, as a veteran, hack military benefits to financial freedom? Yes. The average American household spends $5,000/month. Let’s…
5 important investments that every veteran should make
Returning to civilian life after active duty can be confusing and somewhat daunting. Whether you have been in the military for many years or if you have returned home after…
This Combat Camera vet used his skills to launch a civilian career as a photojournalist
How to save when you’re living paycheck to paycheck
We all know we ought to save, but the idea of saving when we don’t feel like we have anything left in our bank account at the end of the month can…
Program encourages banking for Veterans
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) is giving Veterans and their families access to greater financial independence, resiliency, and literacy. VBBP is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans…
USAA announces historic $30 million donation to military families
Since its founding nearly 100 years ago, USAA has spearheaded countless initiatives for the military community. Today, the veteran-forward company announced their intent to give $30 million in support of military families through their Military Fami…
4 ways to disaster proof your GI bank account
There is another Murph the military comes to know through the years, and he does not come with an Instagram worthy WOD. We’re talking Murphy’s law, the one that wreaks havoc on your government issued bank account.
Years of service and plent…
Time to slay the myth around the magical unicorn called the “VA Loan”
Since transitioning out of the military, I’ve had the, um, “pleasure” of being around a lot more civilians. Some of the questions I’m asked on an annoyingly regular basis are, “Aren’t VA loans awesome? Don’t you get a free house? D…
Recent changes with the 2020 NDAA and how they impact you
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual piece of legislation which gives authority and funding to the United States Military. While it is a detailed body of work that doesn’t make for light reading, it should be read. Th…