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Posted On:  Oct 12, 2008

  Coming Home: Home Loans for Veterans, Part 2

Home is where the heart is, for those of us who’ve fought for our county. The Department for Veteran Affairs (VA) recognizes this, and offers Guaranteed Home Loans for military service members, both active and retired. In the first part of this article , we showed how to qualify...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Oct 9, 2008

  Coming Home: Home Loans for Veterans, Part 1

There’s nothing like coming home and enjoying the peace you fought hard for. With a Guaranteed Home Loan from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) , ‘home’ means something you can call your own. VA will be able to assure your lender, so you can negotiate for favorable...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Oct 8, 2008

  Having a House in the Country, Part 2: Self-help and Repairs

Buying a house in the country shouldn’t be difficult, and neither should be building or repairing it. USDA Rural Development has the Housing and Community Facilities Program (HCFP) to help homebuyers and homeowners not only buy homes, but build new ones, as well. There are also...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 1, 2008

  Programs that Promote Military Homeownership

Qualified military servicemen can now take advantage of military homeownership assistance from local government programs that offer funds for affordable homes. People serving in the U.S. military as guard or reserve , in active duty , and veterans are eligible for the military...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 1, 2008

  Summer Food Service Program Bridges Nutrition Gap In Between School Years

Children who come from financially challenged areas are usually qualified to receive free meals in school, or at the very least meals reduced in price. But what happens when summer comes? This is where the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) steps in. The SFSP was developed so that children...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 1, 2008

  Second Round of Disney Minnie Grants on the Way

Walt Disney and Youth Service America (YSA) are launching a second round of Disney Minnie Grants for 2008. Children and youth 5-14 years of age are being engaged as community volunteers, and each selected applicant shall receive $500 to support planning and implementation of youth-led service...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 1, 2008

  FEMA Helps Homeowners Rebuild After Natural Disasters

Aside from the current wave of financial troubles, natural disasters are also a major disruption for homeowners across the country. With natural disasters happening one after the other, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released the 2008 Disaster Housing Plan. With this...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 7, 2008

  When Traveling, Don’t Forget about the 2008 Standard Business Mileage Rates

It’s a fact of life that for many of us, we go on business-related trips. Be it with a company car or with our own private vehicles, we can and will have to go the actual distance — and it can get a bit hard on the pocket. Moreover, nowadays, with the fuel and housing crunches hitting us...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 7, 2008

  Three Tips on How to Avoid the Fuel Crunch

By now, we should all be hearing that fuel prices are getting slightly better. But the fact is, it will be a long time before they go back to normal levels. To help make sure that we can beat the crunch, here are some handy pointers when it comes to our next choices in the cars we buy with a...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 7, 2008

  USDA Loan Rates, LDP Provisions, and Crop Loans for 2008

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer has been making great strides in making the new 2008 Farm Bill — otherwise known as the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 — work immediately to the country’s benefit. With that in mind, the USDA has now released new information for...... [view]

Posted By:  guia
Posted On:  Aug 7, 2008

  Points to Remember about Anthrax

With the drama and tragedy surrounding the mailing of anthrax via the U.S. Postal Service , a lot of hype and exaggerated information has gone around concerning how anthrax is spread, and how contagious — and dangerous — it is. Facts about anthrax - Anthrax is caused by Bacillus...... [view]

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