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Hey, I’m Derek Merkler, the Military Financial Advisor, back with another tip of the week video. I want to address a question about 529 education savings plans that I often receive from new clients and that I see asked on the internet all of the time.Read More »
Weekly Commentary — August 5th, 2019
The Week on Wall Street
Last week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in more than a decade, in line with Wall Street’s expectations. Ironically, stocks had their worst week of 2019.
The S&P 500 finished the week 3.10% lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite also posted weekly losses; the blue chips fell 2.60%, while the premier tech benchmark slumped 3.92%. International stocks tracked by MSCI’s EAFE index dipped 1.06%.[1],[2],[3]Read More »
**The following blog article is a guest post from Reviews.com summarizing a much more detailed article on the topic of home buying for Veterans.**
Home buying is a complex process to navigate for anyone. But for those who served, it can prove to be even more confusing when VA Loans, non-allowable fees, and other discounts come into play. Reviews.com has everything you need to know to maximize your savings as you hunt for home-sweet-home.
Save with a VA Loan
It may seem obvious, but surveys show that a third of veterans were unaware of the VA loan program. Advantages to this program include no required down payment, no PMI, and better mortgage rates. Experts suggest veterans look into this loan option even if they’re unsure if they’re qualified. You’ll need to follow these steps:Read More »
Hey everyone, Derek Merkler here with your next Tip of the Week discussing VA healthcare options after separation. This episode is for a specific subset of Veterans: those who were discharged without any VA healthcare benefits related to retirement, medical retirement, or disability benefits. Typically, these are healthy Veterans who served one or two terms without […]
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Hello folks, Derek Merkler here again with a new tip of the week, this time reviewing Veterans Group Life Insurance or VGLI.
VGLI is offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs and is, in some ways, a continuation of SGLI. Remember, SGLI coverage ends 120 days after ETS.Read More »