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Ronald Reagan's Birthday

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:16:31 GMT

Feb. 6 would have been Ronald Reagan's 101st birthday. As the Republican Presidential Primaries heat up, we thought this an appropriate time to review some of the thoughts and quotes from The Great Communicator. Our country is in a critical time period at the moment, and we could sure use another Ronald Reagan! We need a leader with his sense of purpose and direction, who can get us back to the founding principles this great nation was built on. Post your comments about

Thank You to Our Military

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:59:57 GMT

No words can express how much I appreciate your sacrifice. I will try to put it to words: Without you there would be no America, it would be like all

Incredible Iraqi Survival Story

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:14:19 GMT

WOW! If you follow this site, you'll know I don't share things like this very often, but this moved me SO much, I just had to share it. I believe the work done by our troops must have played some part to help make this story possible, and we and they can be so proud that they've helped to create a better life for many thousands of Iraqi children. This is incredible - please enjoy, and then share it! Hanky alert - you'll definitely need one.

Obama is Our Savior

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13:09 GMT

An anonymous reader writes: Wake up America! Obama is our savior! Do you really believe that what the Republican party has to offer you is going to

Don't Buy a New TV for the Super Bowl - Until You Read This!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:01:10 GMT

Ever notice all those sales on TVs just before the Super Bowl? Before you run out to buy yourself a brand-new super-duper big-screen plasma HDTV on credit, check out this page to learn what it's really going to cost you, if you buy it using a credit card. You won't believe the

Best Credit Cards for Military Personnel

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:29:04 GMT

Save money with lower interest rates, no foreign transaction fees, no annual fees, etc., on cards from military-friendly financial institutions. Discover the best credit cards for military personnel

Vietnam Vet and Proud, Responding to Val Kilmer's Comments

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:54:48 GMT

To Punk Actor Val Kilmer, I am a Vietnam Veteran and very proud. Yes, I made the football team, baseball team on a full-ride scholarship at a private

Happy New Year to All Our Troops

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:29:22 GMT

Thank you for your dedication and willingness to serve our country at home and abroad. May the next year be filled with good health, happiness and

Merry Christmas, and Thanks for All You Do

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:12:47 GMT

It's already Christmas for our troops in Afghanistan, and we'd like to wish you, and our troops around the world a Merry Christmas! We are grateful for the sacrifice you are making on our behalf, and thank your families for their support of your service. We appreciate the difficulty of spending the holidays away from loved ones. You are truly the best America has to offer, and we are so proud of you. Merry Christmas, and come home safely. We love you.

Track Santa's Trip Around the World

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:12:47 GMT

Track Santa on his Christmas Eve journey around the world! He's already started his trip, and you can keep up with when he's expected to reach your area as NORAD tracks his flight. Click on the link below to watch Santa's flight tonight. And Merry Christmas!

The BEST Last-Minute Gift!

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:40:49 GMT

Are you a last-minute shopper, still trying to snag that perfect gift? Luckily, there's still time for you to grab the PERFECT gift for a military family! It's a gift that will not only "keep on giving," it will allow them to keep on earning extra money to supplement their military pay. It could enable a military spouse to become a work-at-home-mom, able to take care of her own children instead of paying a stranger, and saving the expenses of child care, transportation, wardrobe and meals out, which eat up a large chunk of her pay. And until midnight on Christmas Day, it's buy one, get one free! There's no shipping required. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme, it's a legitimate home-based business. We can vouch for it because we use it! Everything that's needed is included in the original price. There's no upsell, or extra add-ons. It is THE BEST of its kind. What could be better? Click the link, then scroll down to "For Everyone." And give your favorite military family the gift of a lifetime. They work so hard to provide physical freedom for you, why not say thanks by giving them the gift of financial freedom?

To Any/Every Soldier: Merry Christmas!

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:08:25 GMT

To any and every soldier, sailor, airman, marine, and guardsman: Merry Christmas! Please accept the gratitude of a stateside mother of several healthy,

Not Finished with Your Christmas Shopping?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:51:53 GMT

Trying to find Christmas gifts that are "just right" can be a challenge! Check out our selection of military gift ideas assembled just for you. There are some nice last-minute gifts that require no wrapping and no shipping! How easy is that?!

Military Salute by Veterans Not in Uniform

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:04:35 GMT

Sen. James Inhofe's National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2009 authorized the flag salute for veterans not in uniform during the NATIONAL ANTHEM.

Veteran Needs Help Fast

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:40:07 GMT

This veteran needs help fast. I was wounded in '06 and again in '08. I am out of the Army now, with an honorable discharge. No job will hire me -- I'm

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Our Troops

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:47:02 GMT

I want to wish all of our men and women in uniform defending this country a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I know the sacrifice each

With Heartfelt Love, Gratitude and Thanks to Our Troops

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:16:39 GMT

With Heartfelt Love, Gratitude and Thanks to our Troops, our Guardian Angels: My name is Kim. I’m 42, live in OC, California, with my parents and my

Thank You and Merry Christmas

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:10:27 GMT

Sandy writes: I want to thank you for your sacrifice to ensure our freedoms and safety. I want to thank your family for the sacrifice they make to

Pearl Harbor - "A Date That Shall Live in Infamy"

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:51:22 GMT

The American naval fleet at Pearl Harbor was decimated in a surprise Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. It is "a date that shall live in infamy" and should never be forgotten by Americans.

Thankful For The Future

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:08:50 GMT

Thankful For The Future By Brunella Sorrentino As I sit here and watch my kids decorate the tree, I realize how special they are to me. So one thing I

Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:13:30 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving to every solider who has dedicated his or her life to protecting our nation on this day of unity and gratefulness. Our country is

You are not forgotten!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:27:58 GMT

Laura shares: Whether you are in lands far away (in a war zone or not), or right here in the United States of America; you are not forgotten! Many

Veterans Day 2011

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:37:10 GMT

Americans set aside November 11 as the day to honor its armed forces veterans. How will you honor them?

With Thanks and Support for the Troops

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:57:56 GMT

Tom writes: As I sit and ponder the great sacrifices that a relatively small group of American men and women have made - and continue to make - so that

Veterans Day Specials

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:57:37 GMT

Many merchants are honoring veterans by offering special discounts for Veterans Day, including a number of restaurants offering free meals. Check out our list of Veterans Day Specials!

What You Do for Me and Why I am Grateful

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:16:18 GMT

SlaveNoMore writes: I know that almost all of you, regardless of branch, signed up for the military because you wanted to give service and sacrifice

Heroes on My Mind

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:01:45 GMT

Ana writes: Dear Soldiers, Patriots, My Heroes, I lay awake sometimes thinking about my day. I cant sleep sometimes worrying about our soldiers.

Thank You to All Our Veterans

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:55:01 GMT

Christine writes: My Dad is a Vietnam Veteran, his name is Larry A. Morrison!!!:) I am very proud to be his daughter, and I thank him everyday!!:)

Words Are Not Enough To Thank Our Troops

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:43:56 GMT

Ana writes: I think of all our troops on a daily basis. When I do, it brings tears to my eyes, sadness to my heart and gladness for what you stand for,

Would You Like to Write for Us?

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:41:35 GMT

Would you like to write for Military-Money-Matters.com? We're currently looking for someone to write about military spouse and family issues, veterans issues, veterans charities, and wounded warrior issues, among others. If you have interest in writing articles for us on any of these or on other topics of interest to military families, we'd like to hear from you. Please click the link for instructions.

Fundraiser for Veterans Charities

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:15:51 GMT

I want to do a band fundraiser for veterans charities who serve all the fallen, injured, and regular heroes. My dad is a veteran. I have seen where he

Val Kilmer, Make-believe is Not Reality!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:10:13 GMT

Val Kilmer, make-believe is not reality! Your comments make me wonder if you know the difference. Unless you have or have had issues with low self-

A Moment of Silence

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:17:40 GMT

Please join in observing a National Moment of Silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on Sunday morning, September 11, in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Thank you to all those wearing the uniform of the United States, who have helped to protect our nation from another such attack, and to your families, who also serve. God Bless America.

September 11 Remembered

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:57:31 GMT

Today marks the anniversary of the most horrific attack in history against the United States of America - this generation's Pearl Harbor. It was a

Remembering September 11

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:29:02 GMT

Retiring Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, remembers the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building just below his office. Mullen's wife, Deborah, was driving across

Honoring Veterans

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:05:34 GMT

As a member of the US Veterans' Corps, I am thrilled that we once again have the honor, duty, and privilege, to salute our country's colors, to which

Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry will Reopen Saturday

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:50:33 GMT

Good news! Sears will re-open its Heroes at Home registration process on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Central time. Many military families were frustrated as they attempted to register for the program during the designated time on August 31. Because of a glitch in their system, Sears is discarding those initial applications and starting over. That means if you didn't get to register, you have another chance. But it also means that if your DID register, you're no longer registered. You'll have to register again on Saturday. Click the link for more info.

Sears Heroes at Home Registration Flawed

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:01:08 GMT

I wish Sears would fix the registration process for the Heroes at Home program! I tried to register today (8/31/11). When I entered the requested information,

Sign Petition to Keep Jane Fonda Off TV

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:29:48 GMT

Move America Forward is sponsoring a petition drive to support QVC's decision to keep Jane Fonda off its airwaves, promoting her latest products. MAF's goal is to secure 58,272 signatures (one for every name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall). Sign the petition here. For those of you too young to understand why America's three million Vietnam Vets would want to keep Jane Fonda off TV, see History Repeats Itself.

Emergency Preparedness Supplies

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:09:03 GMT

Do you have sufficient hurricane and natural disaster emergency preparedness supplies on hand to

Our First Free Prize Giveaway!

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:05:54 GMT

Military-Money-Matters.com is proud to announce our first free prize give-away! Sammy Rabbit, who's helping change kids' lives one dime at a time, has provided us with fabulous free prizes for a few lucky readers. If there are kids in your military household, click the link below to learn how you can enter to win!

Financial Terrorism by Government

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:39:32 GMT

To even suggest the possibility that government ENTITLEMENT Programs would not be paid, is purely terrorism towards all of the faithful citizens of this

Very Sad News Today

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:51:31 GMT

By now, I'm sure you've all heard that a helicopter crashed today (August 6) in Afghanistan, killing 30, most of whom were members of the US Navy's elite SEAL Team 6, along with 8 Afghans. The timing is especially poignant, as this week (August 2) marked the fifth anniversary of the sacrifice made by Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL to give his life in Iraq. Marc's mother Debbie is a friend of ours, and it was her e-mail this morning that alerted us to this new tragedy. The SEAL community is small and tight-knit, and this is an especially heavy blow. Please remember all these new Gold Star families in your prayers. It is a fraternity no one wants to join, but provides a much-needed support system when families are unwillingly inducted. America has lost almost two dozen of its best and bravest warriors today. It is indeed a sad day. We can never repay the debt we owe them. God bless them all, and their families.

Focus on Military Money Matters

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:22:11 GMT

First, I'd like to say that this is one of the nicest and most thorough websites I have seen. It is well organized, has a great look and feel and contains

Retired Military Saluting the Flag

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:36:03 GMT

Since President Bush signed the bill allowing retired military and other veterans to salute the flag with a proper military salute, I have always done

USAA Financial Center Open in San Diego

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:51:42 GMT

USAA Financial Center now open in San Diego to provide face-to-face personal service to the thousands of military families located in the San Diego area.

Active Duty Alert

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:41:06 GMT

Deployed service members can help protect themselves against identity theft by placing an "active duty alert" in their credit reports.

Military Discounts Offered by These Merchants

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:50:52 GMT

A continuing compilation of businesses that offer military discounts. If you know of a business that offers military discounts but is not listed here, please use the form at the bottom of the page to

Remembering a Hero on the 4th of July

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:42:36 GMT

Marc Lee was the first Navy SEAL to give his life in Iraq. Just weeks before Marc gave his life to save a friend, he wrote a letter home on Independence Day, challenging his family and friends to

Celebrate America's Birthday and Your Freedom

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:03:38 GMT

As you celebrate freedom with your family on this Independence Day, we remind you to pause for a moment of remembrance and thanks for our men and women on the tip of the spear, standing watch around the world, keeping us safe at home. And remember their families, who are celebrating freedom at home without them. To those families, and military families everywhere, we say Thank You.