Lifestyle and Budget

Learn about the handful of US colleges that offer a tuition-free education.

While in certain cases it may benefit you to purchase a home, here are some warnings to consider when thinking about buying instead of renting

PCS moves are a common part of military life, here are some tips to keep in mind through the process.

Here are the details you need to know about VA Loans.

To celebrate Independence Day, we have some credit cards that support the troops and celebrate the good-old U.S. of A.

Everyone knows that your military ID card grants you access to the many services and benefits available on a military installation. But did you know that your military ID also is your ticket to a wide range of opportunities to save money? Think of it as an exclusive membership card to a club that provides discounts worldwide.

Military couples spend a lot of time apart. So one of the things we treasure is a good old-fashioned date night. But couples often claim they don’t indulge in date nights as much as they’d like to because one night of fun isn’t worth a month of figuring out how to pay off the credit card bill.

Everyone has at least one frugal friend who always crows about how much money he saves by clipping coupons or frequenting discount stores. And while this friend's behavior/bragging is a great reminder of how you should be more financially savvy - especially when the U.S. economy isn't in the best shape -- he may overlook some simple savings strategies that you've already figured out.

Here are four nonprofit financial resources available to military personnel and their families.

Here are three career programs that help veterans returning from service re-adjust to the 'real world,' with educational development and occupational placement.

The VA guarantees a variety of home loans. There are two basic types of loans with two additional options that are appealing to servicemembers with special financial goals:

When it's time to set a budget for the family's finances, the first thing that usually goes is the family's summer vacation.

Signs continue to sprout up that this recession may finally be coming to an end. As we let out a collective sigh of relief, it's a good time to take stock of your current financial situation. Are you on financial track? Here are some rough rules of thumb that you can use to benchmark your progress through life.

We always want what we don't have, and for most Americans it's a full savings account. So if you're ready to tighten the purse strings, the Illinois CPA Society developed 11 ways to help you save during tough financial times:

There are numerous advantages to having a VA mortgage. A VA mortgage loan can be guaranteed with no money down, in some cases up to $417,000.

Are you one of the growing number of families in, or facing foreclosure? Do you know of another military family in that circumstance? Then please read this.

With the start to the new year behind us, it is time to once again plan ahead for tax season. With the exception of those serving in combat zones or stationed outside the U.S., most military personnel and their families must file taxes by the traditional April 15 deadline.

Before you take another sip of that $5 latte or buy a new shirt, you need to read this:

The military's divorce rate dropped again last year reaching its lowest point since 2005, according to statistics released today by the Defense Department.

As a parent, you're always thinking about what's best for your children. Planning for your children's future is even more important if you're not around to help.