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Entries for July, 2008

Monthly Commander’s Call - July Edition

I plan on doing a recap of some of the best articles in the military money category every month to highlight information that will be valuable for military members, verterans, and their families. So far, I haven’t found very many military money blogs out there, but those that are around are providing a valuable service [...]

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What Should You Do with your TSP When You Leave the Service?

When I separated from the USAF in 2006, I was faced with a decision regarding my Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Since I would no longer be a member of the armed forces, I could no longer contribute to the TSP. So what should I do? In the end I decided to leave the money in [...]

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Discover Giving Double Cashback Bonus for Purchases on Military Installations

Discover sent my wife a flier yesterday offering a Double Cashback Bonus on purchases made at US military bases worldwide. The promotion is running from July 4th - Labor Day (7/4/08 - 9/4/08).
The offer is good for the first $1,000 in base purchases, including the Commissary, Exchange (BX/PX, NEX, MCX), Shopette/Convenience Store, Exchange Gas/Service Station, [...]

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Do Military Members Get Paid Enough?

Last week I wrote an article on my other website about food stamps in the US and how they are not providing enough assistance for some people. Many people are finding that food prices are quickly rising and they are running out of food stamp benefits before the end of the month. In some parts [...]

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Carnival of Financial Goals - Financial Freedom Edition

Welcome to the July 4, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Financial Goals - Financial Freedom Edition. This edition is focused on declaring your goal for financial freedom - be it freedom from debt, avoiding credit card use, or being able to retire.
On my other website, Cash Money Life, I wrote about Defining Financial [...]

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