Choosing the Right Veteran-Friendly University for You
Posted in Uncategorized on March 7, 2016
Tags: college, military, veterans
Now that you’ve honorably served, it’s time to explore the next chapter in your career, and for many, a degree from a university is the logical next step. Perhaps you were young when you joined the military, or you never thought of yourself as “college material.” The great news is that you now have numerous Read More »
How to find a Veteran's Discharge Papers: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, veterans
One very important piece of information that is key to a complete Aid and Attendance benefit application are the discharge papers (DD-214) for a veteran. Even if it is the spouse of a veteran applying for the benefit, the discharge papers are a necessity. So where do you find discharge papers? The best place to Read More »
Red, White, and Blue: 7 Easy Patriotic Crafts
Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2016
Tags: crafts, military, military spouses, veterans
Whether you are celebrating the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or just summertime in America, these easy crafts are not only fun to create, but make festive decorations when you’re through. With a few simple and affordable tools, you and your family can enjoy the process of making the crafts as much as the finished Read More »
9 Themes to Make Your Military Care Package Outstanding
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2016
Tags: crafts, military, military spouses, veterans, women
Deployment can be rough for everyone involved. Being away from loved ones and the comforts of home can make the days seem long and often lonely. Care packages from home are a ray of sunshine for a soldier, and can give family members at home an active way to reach out and show their love Read More »
Help Military Veterans Today with our VeteranAid.org Postcards
Posted in Uncategorized on February 29, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, military, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Want to know an easy way to help our military veterans? Order some of our VeteranAid postcards to hand out to your clients at your business or organization today! VeteranAid.org is a website that was designed to inform veterans and their spouses of a little known pension benefit called Aid and Attendance (A&A). Every bit of Read More »
How to Find (And Get) the Best Military Discounts
Posted in Uncategorized on February 24, 2016
Tags: tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Many retail businesses, restaurants, and service industries like to show their appreciation to active members and veterans of the U.S. military by offering discounts on their products, either on a daily basis or on special holidays. However, how exactly do you go about turning the promise of a discount into a reality at the cash Read More »
5 Tips to Make a Military Long Distance Relationship Work
Posted in Uncategorized on February 23, 2016
Tags: military, military spouses, women
If you’re a military spouse or significant other, you’ve probably grappled with the reality that you may one day be facing a deployment that puts significant distance between you and him or her. In fact, there are more than 1 million deployed service members at any given time, around the United States and in more Read More »
Top 10 War Movies
Posted in Uncategorized on February 16, 2016
Tags: military, veterans
It’s fair to say that war is filled with drama. There’s action, emotion, conflict, and resolution, played out by compelling and interesting heroes and everyday people. Not surprisingly, there have been countless excellent films created based on war, and the various engagements of U.S. history. Below we’ve compiled 10 of the best. Apocalypse Now: Set Read More »
How does the Fiduciary Process work?: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on February 11, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
Question: How does the fiduciary process work for the Aid and Attendance veterans benefit? First and foremost, the fiduciary and applicant (the veteran and/or veteran's spouse) do not start the fiduciary process until the VA has ruled the applicant needs to appoint a fiduciary to manage the Aid and Attendance application. Even if the veteran is Read More »
Gift Ideas for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on February 10, 2016
Tags: military, tips for caregivers, veterans
Veterans may appear to be living everyday lives jut like other civilians. But the reality is that they possess a very deep and emotional history tied to their years of service, and a strong sense of pride and connection to their active duty counterparts. Take this chance to give them a gift that they’ll really Read More »
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