Rebecca Alwine, Military.com

Rebecca Alwine

Military.com

Augusta, GA, United States

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How to Maximize Your Military Benefits to Make College Affordable

Military students can reduce out-of-pocket expenses between educational benefits and specific programs through individual colleges. → Read More

What Financing Option Is Best for Your Home Improvement Project?

Improving your home can be overwhelming and expensive, but there are several ways to make it easier and more affordable. → Read More

4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Dental Insurance Company

Be prepared for this year's enrollment period by considering what kind of dental coverage your family needs and what plan fits those needs. → Read More

Debunking 5 Common Myths About the PACT Act and VA Benefits

The VA is beginning to provide additional health care and benefits for generations of toxic exposed veterans and their survivors. → Read More

Compensation Available for Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water

We seek to provide some clarity to those considering making a Camp Lejeune injury claim either on their own or with the help of a law firm. → Read More

Should You Invest in the TSP Mutual Fund Window?

TSP was created as a retirement savings plan available to federal employees and military service members. TSP investors can choose between five, index-based Individual - or Core - Funds and 10 Lifecycle Funds. → Read More

The Top Three VA Loan Myths that Keep Service Members from Using Their Benefit

VA loans are designed to make the dream of home ownership possible for veterans and current service members, but many don't use this benefit. We address three big myths about VA loans. → Read More

Home Improvement Doesn’t Have to Raise Your Mortgage Rate

With the increase in home values and interest rates, many homeowners are finding themselves “house rich, cash poor,” meaning they have more equity in the value of their home than in liquid assets. While this isn’t always a bad thing, if you are a homeowner looking to consolidate debt, fund a college education or start a home improvement project, you may feel strapped for cash. → Read More

The Top Three VA Loan Myths that Keep Service Members from Using Their Benefit

VA loans are designed to make the dream of home ownership possible for veterans and current service members, but many don't use this benefit. We address three big myths about VA loans. → Read More

Money-Related Tips for Your Next PCS

When you get word that it's time for a permanent change of station (PCS), you'll quickly find lists of things you need to know, do and remember. It can be overwhelming, and you may be tempted to ditch them all. However, when it comes to your finances, it's worth a few moments to look at this comprehensive list to avoid overspending during your move. → Read More

How Veterans Can Avoid Financial Fraud & Protect Themselves Online

Do you give your personal and financial security the same amount of attention? Scammers may think veterans are an easily targeted group, but you can avoid being targeted for fraud by taking a few steps. → Read More

Options That Help Veterans Increase Mobility and Accessibility

Veterans who have a service-connected disability face challenges -- both seen and unseen -- that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may not be able to take care of completely. Approximately 250,000 veterans use wheelchairs, according to an article in Military Medicine, and while they are usually covered by the VA, technology has evolved and the latest developments can benefit veterans. → Read More

13 Often Forgotten-About Military Family Benefits

Here are some benefits that are often forgotten about but may come in handy for your family. → Read More

How to Answer the Crazy Questions People Ask Military Spouses

Here are 10 common questions military spouses get from civilians, and ways you can answer them nicely. → Read More

4 Questions About Life Insurance to Consider When My Spouse Retires

For some military families, this may be the first time they've had to consider life insurance coverage, ever. It's a good time to figure out what specific questions need to be answered. → Read More

At Arlington, a Wreaths Across America Change Aims to Give Families More Peace

It'll be a little quieter than usual at Arlington National Cemetery this year as the first holiday wreaths are laid. → Read More

18 Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop-for People in Your Life in 2021

It's the most wonderful time of the year, coupled with the most stressful -- holiday shopping. → Read More

4 Resources Available to Food-Insecure Military Families

Like other segments of society, food insecurity -- defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as lacking consistent access to enough food to be active and healthy -- is a big issue for military families. → Read More

New Website and App Seek to Streamline Army’s Exceptional Family Member Program

The Army is seeking feedback from families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program regarding its new, centralized case management system. → Read More

Here Are the Top 10 Career Options for Military Spouses

Government contracting, human resources and manufacturing are among the top 10 best career fields for military spouses. → Read More