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Entries for November, 2008

Reader Question: Can I Get Partial Retirement Pay?

I received a reader question this week:
Hi Patrick,
Let’s say an Individual put in 15 years active duty, then separated from the Army at his own request with a less than Honorable Discharge.  What would his entitlements be for the time he served in on Active Duty? Is he entitled to Partial Retirement Pay?  Or does [...]

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Should You Pay a Debt Consolidation Company?

I recently received a reader question regarding debt consolidation services:
Hi Patrick,
Do you have any recommendations or advice for someone looking to consolidate their debt? I’ve got too much debt right now and I’m struggling to meet my monthly payments.
Thanks,
Shawn
Hello Shawn,
Thank you for your question. Several months ago I answered a similar question on Cash Money [...]

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Happy Veteran’s Day

I would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to everyone who has served in the armed forces. Without the service and dedication of those like you, our nation would be a much different place, if it even existed at all.
Hopefully most of you get today off so you can enjoy this well earned rest [...]

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We Just Ate a Free Meal at McCormick and Schmick’s

My wife and I just returned from a free Veteran’s Day meal at McCormick and Schmick’s, a nice seafood restaurant near our home. McCormick and Schmick’s is just one of many companies offering free meals and discounts for Veteran’s Day, and it was awesome to be able to take advantage of this deal.
When I [...]

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Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts

Veteran’s Day is soon approaching and there are several companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, we give a collective thanks.
To all who served - a simple thank you is never enough. But I’ll say it [...]

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