|
Money and Mobility
A life in the military means a life of change—including changes in duty stations and deployments around the world. To help you and your family financially prepare for moves or deployments, the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®), the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and the National Military Family Association have joined forces to bring you a new version of this popular publication. Read Money and Mobility
Servicemembers’ Rights Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
In responding to the nation’s call for military service, servicemembers risk their health, their lives and their financial well-being. This article gives an overview of USERRA and the many protections it affords servicemembers. It also provides practical advice for those covered by the law.
Getting to Know the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
Have you recently been called up for active duty? Are you preparing for a long-term deployment that may affect your ability to meet legal or financial commitments? Or are you nearing the end of your active duty service? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, it’s particularly important that you understand your rights—and responsibilities—under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) of 2003. This article briefly describes the SCRA, explains how to invoke the law’s protections, and tells you where to turn for legal help and more information.
|
|
|
|
Help Your Children Adjust to Their New School
If you recently PCS’d, enrolling your child in a new school and adjusting to the new curriculum could be a chore if you don’t do your homework. Here are some tips and resources to help.
Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act of 2008
The HEART act provides new tax-advantaged opportunities for survivors of servicemembers killed in the line of duty, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), mobilized National Guard members and Reservists, military families with members not in possession of a Social Security Number (SSN), and veterans using or wishing to use mortgage bonds to purchase a residence. Learn More
Are Your Children Ready for Deployment?
A sudden deployment affects the entire family. Not only will you have to prepare for your mission, you also will have to make sure your spouse or another guardian is prepared to take over 100 percent of the parenting responsibilities and expenses. Here are some things to consider as you prepare your Family Care Plan.
Tips for Talking About Money With Your Spouse
The best way to avoid stressful discussions about money is to communicate openly and regularly about household finances. These tips will help you get the conversation going and keep it on track.
|
