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Coming soon to the military: Smartphones - 5/17/2013
Mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad have entered nearly every realm, but the military has remained one of the lone exceptions. However, that may soon be over, as the Pentagon's Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) recently approved them for use.
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Survey: Pay tops list of military families' concerns - 5/16/2013
It's no secret that the military is in the process of changing. With operations winding down in Afghanistan, thousands of troops slated to separate from service and the Department of Defense (DOD) looking to cut spending, there is likely a lot weighing on the minds of those in the military community.
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Lawmakers may revisit Military Lending Act - 5/15/2013
Service members and their families have often been targeted by predatory lenders, and despite efforts from legislators to offer the military community protection, unscrupulous pay-day loan companies are still findings ways to take advantage of troops and their loved ones.
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Survey: Pay tops list of military families' concerns
It's no secret that the military is in the process of changing. With operations winding down in Afghanistan, thousands of troops slated to separate from service and the Department of Defense (DOD) looking to cut spending, there is likely a lot weighing on the minds of those in the military community. 5/16/2013
Many military families use refund checks to pay down debt
As military families get their tax refund checks, many of them are using the supplemental income to make sure their financial situation is stable, according to findings recently revealed by the First Command Financial Behaviors Index. 4/30/2013
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Coming soon to the military: Smartphones
Mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad have entered nearly every realm, but the military has remained one of the lone exceptions. However, that may soon be over, as the Pentagon's Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) recently approved them for use. 5/17/2013
Lawmakers may revisit Military Lending Act
Service members and their families have often been targeted by predatory lenders, and despite efforts from legislators to offer the military community protection, unscrupulous pay-day loan companies are still findings ways to take advantage of troops and their loved ones. 5/15/2013
Military families turn to social media to stay in touch
The use of social media has helped people from all walks of life stay in touch, and the military community has likely benefited more than anyone else. Unlike in decades past, deployed service members can be connected to their loved ones with the click of a button. 5/13/2013
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New York airport opens room for military families
Airports have grown to become an emotional part of military life. Saying goodbye to family members deploying overseas and welcoming them back from their tour take place in terminals around the country, but at Greater Binghamton Airport there is a room specifically for military families. 5/7/2013
Troops take mortgage complaints to CFPB
Permanent changes of station (PCS) can be stressful for many military families. Not only do they require members to forge a new life for themselves each time they relocate - something which is especially challenging for children - but the burden of finding new military lodging opportunities is difficult as well. 5/1/2013
Proposed legislation aims to make PCS easier
There are many challenges associated with being a member of a military family. Along with managing stress caused by regular deployments, the loved ones of service members often have to navigate the tricky world of a permanent change of station (PCS). 4/24/2013
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