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Finding Financial Planning Help for Veterans

As thousands of troops return from Afghanistan, finding suitable jobs for veterans will become critically important. Companies can help by focusing on hiring veterans and supporting them by offering comprehensive employee benefits, including financial services.  Few members of the U.S. Military Services received personal financial education during school. So it’s no surprise that on exiting the

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Mindset is Everything, but Veterans are Team Players

Good teamwork enables companies to achieve their objectives on time and within budget. Most employers look for candidates who can work in a team structure because they want people who cooperate with others and help and support their colleagues. Mindset is everything, however, and employees with strong teamwork skills demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and good communication,

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Service, School, Success: Higher Education Can Pave the Road for Veterans

Thoughts of returning to family, friends, and the less restrictive nature of civilian life may seem idyllic when you are nearing the end of your military service, eager to get back home. However, that adjustment can be surprisingly difficult, particularly for those who served in combat roles. If you have a family to support, the pressures of

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Reviewing the Essential Wellbeing Needs of Veterans

Veterans often face health risks such as major depression and mental health issues due to the nature of the work they do. Armed forces services affect the aspects of relationships as well as physical and mental wellbeing.  Military life may have positive effects on well-being but the intensity and type of service and transition to

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Running a Political Campaign When You Have a Disability

According to the CDC, one in four adults live with a disability in the U.S. Yet people with disabilities are severely underrepresented in American elected office. While there are a handful of politicians with disabilities serving on the national level, many of us don’t know of any in our state or local governments.  There’s only one way

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Are Cover Letters Still Relevant For Veterans’ Job Applications?

A well-written cover letter is almost always a requirement for job applications. It gives the potential employer their first impression of the candidate while giving the applicant a chance to introduce their suitability for the position. For companies considering hiring a veteran, it’s also an opportunity for the recruiter to get a sense of the person applying, to

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