While Amazon does not currently offer a military discount, an Amazon Prime membership gives military members and veterans access to exclusive deals like Amazon Prime Day, among other deals. You can get Prime Day started early and shop our curated guide of veteran-owned Amazon storefronts, including products like coffee, pet treats and personal care essentials. […]
VA Loan Inspection Requirements
VA home loans, like most mortgage-loan transactions involving a new purchase loan, require an appraisal. The VA appraisal process is sometimes referred to as an inspection, which often misleads homebuyers. Here’s a look at the differences between a home inspection and the VA appraisal. What is the Difference Between a Home Inspection and the VA […]
What Can (And Can’t) You Buy With a VA Home Loan?
The VA loan is a powerful tool service members and veterans can use to become homeowners. However, everyone has a different idea of what homeownership looks like, whether that’s a townhome or several acres of land. Let’s talk about what home can look like when you use a VA loan. How Does the VA Loan […]
Can I Work With a 100% Military Disability Rating?
Can you work with a 100% military disability rating? What are the implications? The answers may surprise you, in part because of some misconceptions about how the Department of Veterans Affairs applies the term “disability” to its ratings. Quick Answer: A veteran can generally still work while receiving VA disability, but not always. What Is […]
Caring for Your Pet While in the Military
We love our pets like family members because of the joy they bring to our lives. Caring for pets when you are in the military can be challenging, but many services make it easier. These services include military veterinary facilities, foster care or pet sitters for military deployment, pet insurance, pet sitting and making a […]