RallyPoint is such a well done resource for Veterans and Military Members. If you’ve never visited the site I’d suggest you take a look, the site is comprehensive, well organized and very professional. ~Bill By Brian Mastroianni Around last April, LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke was approached by Yinon Weiss about supporting an interesting twist… Read More
In light of difficulty with the “40-mile rule” this sounds like a fantastic solution! ~Bill by Scott Rogers, lsrogers@thenewsstar.com The Gen. Claire Chennault Flying Tigers Chapter 51 of the Disabled American Veterans will conduct a fundraiser this week to help raise money for the region’s first veteran shuttle to the Jackson, Mississippi VA hospital. Local… Read More
This is something that is normally not even on the average retiree’s radar… a new mortgage after you retire, how could that be good? I really enjoyed this eye-opening segment from Ric Edleman’s radio show, and it’s entirely possible I’ve bought it hook, line and sinker. A transcript of one caller’s conversation with Ric is… Read More
The Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff is on this list. Beautiful, fun and quirky city, great school!! ~Bill Above photo Attribution: Derek.cashman at the English language Wikipedia By George Altman, Staff Writer / MilitaryTimes For Chris Harthcock, the prospect of going to business school after he transitioned out of the Navy in 2014 was daunting… Read More
In this video and article on PBS Newshour, Gayle Tzemach-Lemmon explains the unique challenges faced by female Veterans when transitioning to civilian life, and the companies trying to help. It’s believed that a higher percentage of female than male Veterans are homeless because available services are not focused on female Vets. Kudos to ‘Dress for… Read More
I haven’t looked in to this community yet but I have been researching sustainable and energy efficient residential building lately. Seems like it’s trending right now and may be for a long time to come. Just a reminder, I offer a discount on the purchase of New Construction, cash back to apply to your closing… Read More
By Eileen Frere– ABC7 Los Angeles SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — A newly released USC study finds many veterans, especially combat veterans, in Orange County face major challenges when adjusting to civilian life. “The state of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study,” was conducted by the USC School of Social Work Center for… Read More
This is a somewhat lengthy and very detailed report on the CoreLogic web site. The upshot is that it’s looking like recent changes in the FHA mortgage system have been positive ones. Indications are that the real estate industry and potential homeowners can expect more favorable market conditions, at least for awhile. ~Bill an excerpt… Read More
Homeless veterans get free eye exams, glasses. by Betty Reid, The Republic | on azcentral.com (Photo: Betty Reid/The Republic) Ray Sutton peered through a pair of used eyeglasses and attempted to read the print on the “Military Spouse” magazine he picked up at a homeless shelter in Phoenix Saturday. An eye doctor and an army… Read More
