Monthly Archives: December 2016

A new year is about to dawn, and it gives us an opportunity to take stock of what we have achieved in the year gone by, and also plan for all the things we hope to accomplish in the future.

It should come as no surprise that veterans can make great entrepreneurs and small-business owners: They possess many of the skills necessary to survive in the business world

Moneycontrol Bureau: If 2016 would have made one big change in money management habits then it would be to push even the most tech-averse towards digital payments.

Ernesto Rodriguez is spending the holidays in Dallas. Donning cargo pants, a t-shirt, and a desert scarf hanging loosely around his neck, he makes his way through downtown.

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We're in the final week of 2016, and there's one thing that most people can agree on: It was a memorable year.

One veteran was hospitalized for more than a month and returned home to little food in his house.

A definition of an unsung hero describes someone who usually refrains from claiming too much in return for his/her efforts.

With the turn of the calendar, it’s the perfect occasion for many Americans to think about doing things differently starting on Jan. 1.

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Georgia is now playing a major role in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to prevent suicides among military veterans.

Navy veteran Mike Schindler, Founder and CEO of Operation Military Family, tells the stories of our returning heroes so that we might gain a true understanding of life for returning vets and their families.

With just two days until Christmas, people in Central Florida are scrambling to get last minute gifts.

Since February 2015, Ronald Grey said he’d been living like a deployed soldier.

For many, the chore of doing taxes starts in February, when forms and documents start trickling into the mailbox.

Many veterans are going years — even decades — with thousands of dollars in benefits waiting for them. All they have to do is walk into the Seneca County Veterans Service Commission.

Do you believe America's financial problems from 2008 have been fixed? Do you think we are on the brink of another banking crisis, or a problem with our currency? If you are concerned about these possibilities, you are not alone.

When it comes to attaining major financial goals in life, millennials could be in for a rude awakening. According to a study by ValuePenguin, nearly 40 percent of people age 30 or younger have credit scores of 620 or less, which is considered as having poor to bad credit.

Between his stints in the Army and the Army reserves, retired Sgt. Maj. Gregory Coker spent 26 years, nine months and 11 days in service to his country.

It's been a tumultuous 2016 — both financially and politically. The year may have left some people wondering, what's next? And, how will it affect me?

'Tis the season for seeking out scholarships, and the Fisher House Foundation has launched a free search tool to help troops, veterans and families get their share of these education-budget boosters.

Did you know that financial literacy directly correlates to your personal and professional success?

President-elect Donald Trump met Tuesday met with candidates for his unfilled Cabinet positions, including prospective hires to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, a beleaguered agency that the Republican businessman has vowed to overhaul.

Maybe the meal delivery kits are piling up uneaten at $60 a week, or maybe you never listened to Apple Music after the try-it-free offer converted to $10 a month.

Daemen College has received a $10,000 grant from America’s Warrior Partnership Community Integration to support the college’s services and programs for student veterans.

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Winning a late-night Hatchimal bidding war or driving across the state to pick up the last PlayStation gaming console in the region will certainly score parents points with the little ones this holiday season.

Maybe this time higher interest rates actually mean higher interest rates.

U.S. Army Veteran Ernest Walker has figured out a way to turn a negative into a positive, feeding dozens of North Texas veterans a free meal Saturday.

1. Salary is not the same as savings. Your net worth is more important than how much money you make. It’s amazing how many people don’t realize this simply truth.

Wreaths Across America has a mission. First, it is to remember our fallen U.S. veterans. Second, to honor those who serve. Third, and finally, to teach children the value of freedom.

Federal Chairperson Janet Yellen raised interest rates on December 14, from the previous 0.5 percent to the present 0.75 percent- a rise of a quarter percentage point. People who save money will be rewarded. Individuals oppressed by adjustable mortages and credit card debt could be hurt.

Behind Clayton Mews senior apartments on Delsea Drive sits acres of what used to be farmland.

No matter if you’re starting to manage money for the first time or you have decades of experience, improving your personal finances is an ongoing process.

Veterans in two local school districts won't be getting a break on their school taxes as hoped, following a Tuesday night vote by their school boards.

President-elect Donald J. Trump on Tuesday officially selected Rex W. Tillerson, the chief executive of Exxon Mobil, to be his secretary of state.

Veterans attending the University of Tulsa will soon have a place to hang out, study and get any help they might need.

The amount of money Americans spend during the holidays is pretty incredible.

Increasing the love for your Instagram account can be an intimidating prospect, however it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips and get started on the right path.

While Christmas is normally a time of merriment and joy, for those with PTSD, the holiday season can be one of the hardest. However, an Oklahoma City organization is trying to help.

Home prices are still rising — they’re currently averaging just below all-time highs set in 2006, according to the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.