Olivia Thompson

VA Insurance Accelerated Benefit Option Explained (2025)

VA Insurance Accelerated Benefit Option Explained (2025): What It Is and Who Qualifies

For veterans and active-duty service members facing severe or terminal medical conditions, financial security can become just as critical as medical care. One often-overlooked ...

Hostile Fire Pay vs. Imminent Danger Pay Explained

Hostile Fire Pay vs. Imminent Danger Pay Explained: Pay Rates, Eligibility Rules, and Authorized Locations

Military service members assigned to high-risk environments may qualify for special compensation designed to recognize the dangers they face. Two of the most important ...

American Legion Auxiliary marks 75th year of Toy & Gift Shop supporting Veterans during holidays

For 75 years, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) has been making the holidays brighter for veterans and their families with its annual Toy & ...

Social Security Fairness Act sends billions to retirees as WEP and GPO repeal triggers massive benefit increases

Social Security Fairness Act sends billions to retirees as WEP and GPO repeal triggers massive benefit increases

A significant change to the Social Security system quietly passed into law on January 5, 2025. The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), tucked away ...

VA Disability Compensation 2026 Increase

VA Disability Compensation 2026 Increase: What Veterans Need to Know

Veterans with service-connected disabilities can expect an increase in their monthly payments starting in 2026. This increase is due to a 2.8 percent cost-of-living ...