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The Military Report Military Report is Military.com's weekly round-up of military news.  This week's edition includes the following financial information:, 2012 Retiree COLA Watch, - The Military Officers Association of America, the national inflation rate continued trending upward in May. More..., AF Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, - Enlisted members now have 77 Air Force specialties from which they can receive a selective re-enlistment bonus. More..., Affordable Supplement to SGLI, - AAFMAA offers affordable life insurance with no war, aviation or terrorist clauses. More..., Conference for Transitioning Servicemembers, - Five of the world's largest financial firms have formed Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS), a confederation of institutions committed to supporting veterans and their families in their transition from…, Deal of the Week: Gift Ideas and Savings, - The Military.com Discount center features military-only savings and great gift ideas for the summer. More..., Delta Changes Bag Policy for Military, - Military members traveling on orders on several major U.S. air carriers can check four, and in some cases, five bags without charge based on new policies. More..., Find Military-Friendly Employers, - Military.com members have access to the largest Veterans Job Board in the world. You can search for jobs with military-friendly employers nationwide. More..., Help With Professional Licenses, - A Defense Department organization is making it easier for military spouses to maintain professional licenses as they move from state to state. More..., Hidden GI Bill Benefits, - Did you know that the GI Bill can be used to pay for college entrance exams preparation courses? More..., Increase in TRICARE Providers, - Several states have shown a significant increase in TRICARE providers over the last several years. More..., Injury Relief Fund in Ohio, - The Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF) provides grants to Ohio military personnel injured while serving in country under Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). More..., National Veteran Small Business Conference, - The National Veteran Small Business Conference will be held August 15-18, 2011 in New Orleans, LA. More..., Navy TIP Program, - This mass transit benefit program helps Sailors and DON employees reduce travel costs, and pays up to $230.00 per month for mass transit costs. More..., New Air Force HR Website, - The future state of Air Force human resource management is now available through a new website called Air Force Personnel Services (AFPERS). More..., Nine Smart Moves to Save Money on Gas, - With current gas prices on the rise, consider these tips to save dough on fuel. More..., Planning for the Move, - A successful move during this peak time is possible with proper planning -- here's a few tips. More..., Senate Okays TRICARE Fee, Pay Increases, - The Senate Armed Services Committee has completed their mark-up of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (HR 1540). More..., Smart Home Ownership, - If you bought your home when mortgage rates were higher, or if you have an adjustable-rate loan, then you may be a candidate for refinancing. More..., Supplemental Enlisted Airman Promotions, - More than 330 Airmen have been selected for promotion to the next higher rank as part of the June enlisted supplemental promotion process. More..., TRICARE For Retired Reservists, - Retired reservists can now get a DoD Self-service Logon (DS Logon) account at any TRICARE Service Center (TSC) worldwide. More..., Transfer TRICARE Enrollment by Phone, - Moving servicemembers can now transfer their TRICARE Prime military health plan enrollment by calling their current regional health care contractor to transfer their family's enrollment. More..., Use Your GI Bill Before It Expires, - Get more than $51,000 for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from military and veteran friendly schools and start earning your degree today. More..., Use Your GI Bill Before It Expires, - Get more than $51,000 for school. Request info about GI Bill approved programs from military and veteran friendly schools and start earning your degree today. More..., VA Encourages Healthier Living, - During the Healthy Living campaign VA health care providers will talk with veterans and their families about nine ways to stay healthy -- do you know all nine of them? More..., VA Offers Caregiver Benefits, - Eligible family caregivers who care for severely disabled veterans can receive a monthly stipend, mental-health services and access to health-care insurance if they are not already entitled to care…, VA to Expand Homeless Housing, - The VA is expanding housing opportunities for homeless and at-risk veterans by adding 34 VA locations across the country. More..., VA to Provide Housing, - The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide $5.4 million to public housing authorities in 18 states to supply permanent housing and case management for 676 homeless veterans in…

As you may know, I'm a big fan of using a grocery price book to keep food costs down.  Since I find it too overwhelming to catalog everything, I try to keep tabs on the top 50 or so non-perishable…, Grocery Tracker, Grocery Tracker's web site is pretty bare bones and I found it hard to navigate.  However, I was drawn by the advertised price tracker and price comparisons.  Besides, I'm looking for simple, right…, Out of Milk, The two features that attracted me to Out of Milk were its bar code scanner, and its spice inventory.  I am forever buying a second bottle of some obscure spice like fennel seeds or coriander.  …

. A recent comment at my Smart, Not Perfecty Smart, Not Perfect post suggested that people should not worry about their credit scores and instead strive to live…, Security Clearances, If a government security clearance is a condition of your job, you need to keep your credit report clean.  Financial problems are the number one reasons for denials and revocations of security…, Insurance Policies, Insurance companies check credit reports as part of their underwriting process.   Poor credit can increase the rates that you pay for your insurance, and can even make you ineligible for a policy., Number 3: , Setting Up Utilities, You can get household utilities even with poor credit, but you will have to provide hundreds of dollars in security deposit for each utility.  Customers with better credit can pay smaller deposits,…, Renting an apartment, Most reputable landlords, whether a private individual or a large company, require a credit check as part of the rental application process.  As a landlord, their primary interest is whether they…, Getting A Job, Even if you don't need a security clearance to do your job, you still probably want to work.  Many employers, especially for career-type jobs, will require a credit report as part of the job…, Banking Services, Like most people, you probably want to pay as few bank fees as possible.  This would include having a free checking account, preferably one with the best benefits.  In most cases, those great…

Included in this week's Military Report : Enter the ROTC Blog Contest   TRICARE Unveils HealthBeat   Female Veterans Face Added Challenges   Exchanges Celebrate Back-to-School   Return to Honor  …

Army Spc. Rafael Boza tests the prototype smart suit on a three-mile course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The Army tested a prototype of soft suit designed by Harvard…