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Entries for September, 2008

How to Avoid Payday Loans

Payday loans, or cash advance loans, are one of the most expensive forms of short term money you can get. Typical payday loans charge in the neighborhood of 300-400% annual interest rates, and in some cases, much higher than that. These loans are predatory and target those who have little or no savings and typically [...]

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2008 Election - Don’t Forget to Register for Absentee Ballot

The 2008 General Election is fast approaching - with Presidential voting scheduled for November 4th. If you have not registered to vote by absentee ballot, now is the time to do it - particularly if you are stationed overseas.
To register and request an absentee ballot, simply fill out the Voter Registration/Ballot request Form (Federal Post [...]

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In the Military? You Should Join USAA

When I was in the USAF, one of the best financial decisions I made was to join USAA. For those not familiar with USAA, it is probably the best all around financial institution on the planet. I have been a member for about 8 years now and I have no plans to leave for another [...]

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Active Duty Military and Jury Duty Service

A popular question among military members is whether or not they are required to perform jury duty. The quick answer is, yes and no. There is no law that prohibits military members from serving on jury duty, though some states automatically exempt military members from serving on a jury. Military members may also be excused [...]

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Commander’s Call - August Edition

Welcome to Augusts Commander’s Call. There are a lot of great military money articles out there. Before we get started, there is a big announcement that affects several million military members and their families.
USAA Increases Its Pool of Eligible Members. This is great info for millions of people who may now be eligible for USAA [...]

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