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3 Credit Score Mistakes That Affect Home Buying

3 Credit Score Mistakes That Affect Home Buying

When it comes to buying a house, it’s no secret that credit scores matter. The higher your scores, the easier your access to the most sought after mortgage terms and interest rates.

To be sure, you don’t need sky-high credit to land a home loan. That’s especially true for VA home loans, which tend to feature more flexible and forgiving credit standards. But a solid credit profile can help maximize your budget and your buying power.

Here’s a look at three common mistakes that can hurt your credit, along with some simple yet concrete solutions.

Here’s How to Save Energy this Winter

Here’s How to Save Energy this Winter

Nowadays, we’re doing everything we can to save money on our bills, especially our monthly utility costs that can skyrocket during both winter and summer months, in most cases. When it comes to saving electricity, many Americans are switching to more energy-efficient LED bulbs, which can last a whopping 25 times longer than traditional bulbs and use 75% less energy, according to the energy.gov website.

6 Steps to Get the Most from Your First Duty Station

6 Steps to Get the Most from Your First Duty Station

Congratulations! You have made it through your initial and individual training and arrived at your first duty station. You may still feel new to the military, but you should be filled with the pride of finally being able to practice your military profession. A great experience at your first duty station is a critical step to propel you and your military career to lifelong success.

 We’ve gathered some pointers to help you get the most out of the military experience. For those longer serving military members, this article is a reminder of all that your military installation can do for you.

7 Tips for Moving…Again

7 Tips for Moving…Again

When you or your partner are on active duty, moving is unavoidable. The fact is, military couples and families have to move—a lot. It’s a part of this life. When you’ve moved multiple times within a few years and can only anticipate more Permanent Change of Stations in your future, learning all the ins-and-outs of moving can mean the difference between a stressful mess and relocation perfection. So, what do you do when your PCS ends up being not-so-permanent?

How Do I Find an Auto Mechanic I Can Trust?

How Do I Find an Auto Mechanic I Can Trust?

Many people consider their car their baby. And like a baby, it needs good care and proper handling.

So, how can you find a reliable, trustworthy mechanic worthy of your car?

Thirty years ago, it may not have been that hard to find a great mechanic who could open your hood and immediately diagnose the problem. But today’s cars have a lot of computerized components, and without expensive diagnostic equipment, it can be difficult to determine what ails a vehicle.

Melani Scamardo, director of auto advice with USAA, offers these pointers for choosing a mechanic who’s up to the task.

Choosing a Certificate Program Through MyCAA

Choosing a Certificate Program Through MyCAA

If you’re a military spouse and you’ve been approved for MyCAA financial assistance, then you now have lots of options to study and advance your career. One option you might want to consider is a certificate program.

One of the main benefits of a certificate program is a faster completion timeline than an associate’s degree, which means you’ll be working sooner and earning a steady income earlier. These programs are also ideal for people who already have a degree but want to expand their skills and stand out among potential job candidates.

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