At first glance, a VA Loan looks like a fairly straightforward benefit to claim and take advantage of. And for a standard loan, that’s pretty much true. After all, the main point of this benefit is to help veterans purchase their dream homes with confidence and ease. But there are some specific circumstances and types […]
Make the Most of Your Partial PPM
Avoid the sore back of a full DITY move but keep the essentials available with a partial PPM. AHRN.com has put together what you need to know to make the most of your partial DITY move! Eight months after I married my husband, I found myself facing a mid-deployment local move across town. I think […]
Fostering Military Pets: What You Need To Know
Caring for our furry friends and family members is some of the most rewarding hard work a person can do. Anybody that thinks otherwise has probably never known the joys of a big, ol’ doggie nuzzle or rubbing a purring kitty’s tummy. Trust us, it’s the best. And if you’re the kind of person who’s […]
How to Take Online Classes With Your GI Bill
Few military benefits available to veterans and their families are as beneficial and easy to use as the GI Bill. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your post-military career with a degree or expand your horizons with some higher learning, it’s an amazing program. That said, the time commitment it takes to earn a two or […]
The Best Work From Home Jobs for Military Spouses
Staying employed while married to someone on active duty is not easy. After all, it’s hard to keep a job in any one place when you PCS every few years. And lots of military bases across all branches are in remote or rural areas with limited employment opportunities to begin with. Moreover, with lengthy deployments […]
2020 Spring Cleaning Guide: An Easier PCS
The calendar says March – which means spring is on the way despite much of the country dealing with winter weather. If you’re trapped inside waiting for it to warm up you have the perfect opportunity to plan your spring cleaning and get a jump start on an easier PCS. Cleaning ahead of a PCS […]
Get to Know These Amazing Non-Profits Helping Dogs
When we use a phrase like “military family,” it refers to every member of our community. To include the furry ones. Because dogs are big, wonderful parts of so many military households. And, as with the human members of your family, the complications of life in the armed forces can make it hard to adequately […]
How to Become a Property Manager
Property management is a topic we write about a fair amount here at AHRN. But we usually cover things like tips, advice, and important news for property managers. What about people interested in pursuing a career, or even a side gig, in the field? If you’re wondering how to become a property manager, or even […]
How and Why to Adopt a Retired Military Dog
Having a pet is great. That’s a fact. Even most people who aren’t interested in having a pet of their own get why so many others have them. They’re just wonderful. If you’re reading this, your military family probably has one, two, or a dozen fluffy/furry/feathery/scaly members right now. Or you may be looking to […]
What You Need to Know About Taxes for Military Veterans and Retirees
Nobody likes tax season. Nobody. No. Body. But, that doesn’t make it any less inevitable. After all, they are necessary to keep our government running. Remember: those of us who served in uniform could never have gotten paid for our time if it weren’t for people paying their taxes. Even if you actively served at […]