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05/03/2013
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans.
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01/14/2013
Feel like your paycheck is getting smaller? You’re not imagining it.
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01/09/2013
Military Saves is part of the Department of Defense’s Financial Readiness Campaign and has been a partner with DoD since 2003.
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11/09/2011
“Most cynical scams” take advantage of those who serve
and those who support them
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08/03/2011
BBB Military Line, a financial literacy and consumer protection initiative for military families, gained a new sustaining partners with the announcement that the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and USAA will provide additional resources to this important program.
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09/15/2010
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is about to have its annual inspection. Now's your chance to give feedback and get a coupon for doing so.
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09/13/2010
Service members are targeted by websites that claim to offer special military discounts on everything from cars to apartments for rent. BBB has tips to protect yourself from military scams.
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08/05/2010
A lawmaker behind the monthly $500 stop-loss allowance says the Defense Department may not be doing enough to locate separated service members on the brink of losing the right to apply for the money.
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07/19/2010
Military personnel who have an allotment to buy U.S. savings bonds with their pay must take steps before the U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Savings Plan goes all electronic by the end of August.
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07/12/2010
Often young and inexperienced, enlisted men and women are increasingly targets for scams. BBB Military Line Director Holly Petraeus comments on the rise of military-focused scams.
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02/01/2005
If you are deployed away from your usual duty station and do not expect to seek new credit while you are deployed, consider placing an “active duty alert” on your credit report. An active duty alert requires creditors to take steps to verify your identity before granting credit in your name.
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