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VA Raising Home Loan Ceilings in Many Areas

Written by simplyRik on August 26, 2008

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use a locality-based approach in raising ceilings on its no-downpayment home loans from the current $417,000 to as much as $729,000. The increases are effective immediately under legislation recently enacted with President Bush signing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
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Another “Benefit that shall Not Be Named”

Written by simplyRik on August 12, 2008

There are struggles at every level of being a Veteran these days. These struggles are compounded when faced with Mental or Physical disabilities as a result of service to this country. In the worst cases, families may find that going it alone is impossible and requires the assistance of outside professional help in [...]

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Social Security Administration Gives Back to Vets

Written by simplyRik on August 8, 2008

If you served on active duty between 1957 and 2001 or the Inactive Reserves from 1988 to 2001 you may be eligible for special extra earnings credit which can be applied to your Social Security benefits.
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