Personal Finance & Insurance
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
These personal finance tips will help accelerate your savings for daily necessities and meeting your financial goals
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
The financial health of officers is extremely important to help reduce stress, alleviate ethical issues, maintain security clearances, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
Armed with a strong pension plan and signing bonuses for veteran officers, the San Antonio PD is targeting Dallas cops as their new recruits
Officials said they would look to contract with other agencies to patrol streets and handle other emergency services in the one-square-mile city
Seven police and firefighter widows have been waiting for at least a year for their share of benefits under the Line of Duty Compensation Act
All too often, cops become reliant on overtime and yet we still feel like we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck
Join a credit union to make lower payments and save more money
Having a college degree could means thousands more in income each year
Earn a higher salary and promotional opportunities with a college education
Buying a new or used auto? Consider using one of these police credit unions
As of Sept. 1 Odessa police will no longer be allowed to work secondary jobs at any commercial establishment that has a mixed beverage license
Although JAG is perhaps the most well-known source of grant funding for law enforcement, there are many other sources of federal funds police administrators should know about
Plan early if you anticipate using federal funds for any controlled equipment items
Currently, the JAG program funds projects that fall into seven purpose areas
According to Police1 data, LEOs are 1.23 times more likely than other consumers to have a credit card. Are you selecting the correct one?
Funding for state and local jurisdictions is directly impacted by the timely submission of Uniform Crime Reporting data
The amount of time required to prepare a grant application varies, depending on the source of the funding and the granting agency
Now is the time to review the authorized Justice Assistance Grant programs and begin developing a competitive grant project and application
Planning for finances and setting time aside for family are as important as choosing the right courses to support your career goals
We are inundated with reminders about our physical health. But, our financial health is of utmost importance, too
Are you covered by your department’s insurance if a lawsuit arises?
It might soon be possible for Veterans to buy homes priced at one million dollars or more with no down payment using their VA loan benefits
This is not your grandparent’s SAH grant. Bigger dollar amounts and automatic eligibility for some make the benefit more practical for today’s disabled veterans
Planning to buy a home in the coming year? VA loan limits and the latest Veteran data from the VA and Census offer insight on whether the $0 down payment loan program is adequate for military homebuyers
Wondering how much money you can borrow with a VA loan? Want to know more about Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grants? Top VA specialized lender answers the most common questions about the VA home loan benefit
The research suggests that some of their views may be influenced by common misconceptions
Working outside of traditional 9-5 office hours makes finding a sitter challenging – here is your solution.
A brand-new paycheck may bring on spending temptation -- but resist the urge to splurge.
Avoid loans and student debt by making the most of available resources, from federal Pell Grants to scholarships to the GI Bill and other veteran benefits
For every upside of a VA loan, there is an obstacle to watch out for, too.
Learn how to translate your military experience into law enforcement credentials
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