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Federal, military credit unions offer shutdown financial assistance
Senate Democratic leaders and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., face a looming Oct. 1 deadline to avoid a government shutdown
‘Too early to know’ how mandated studies will impact ACFT implementation
“ACFT is absolutely still being prepped for,” a spokesman for the Army's senior enlisted leader said.
By Kyle Rempfer
OPM proposes rule to fix the burden of vets’ miscalculated pensions
The rule would enable agencies to front the cost of miscalculated retirement deposits, rather than the employees themselves.
By Jessie Bur
Mil Money: Put your military community options into the mix when choosing a credit card
Pick your credit cards carefully, and explore some options available for the military community.
By Karen Jowers
Lease exemption for credit unions on base is well earned
Banks have decided that if they cannot get a lease exemption on military bases, then no one should get it, says the author of this commentary.
By Anthony Hernandez
On-base favoritism of credit unions harms service members
Congress should pass legislation to treat banks and credit unions the same on military bases, says the author of this commentary.
By James Smith
Military members are disproportionately affected by cybercrime: Here’s why and how to avoid it
Cybercriminals are targeting America's military personnel and families, but steps can be made to avoid becoming a victim.
By Zach England
How to Get Preapproved for an Auto Loan
Here's what you'll need to get preapproved for an auto loan with Service Credit Union
A military member’s guide to balance transfers
Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track.
Here’s how military commissary customers rank their stores
Stores' scores have improved in all areas in the last year.
By Karen Jowers
On consumer credit and unintended consequences
Consumers — members of our armed services most of all — must be protected from bad actors, but not with blanket rules that fail to account for their very real needs and that risk bringing real harm to their economic security, says the author of this commentary.
By Bill Himpler