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The first forgiveness of student loan balances under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program goes into effect for government employees in October 2017. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

Nov. 8, 2021

Changes to federal program make it easier for more public servants to receive student loan forgiveness

Some borrowers will be eligible for immediate discharge of debt

A scene of Suukjak Sep Lake at Pine View Campground in the Pine View Recreation Area is shown June 2, 2021, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The recreation area includes acres of publicly accessible land with hiking trails, Pine View Campground, Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, and Sportsman’s Range. Pine View Recreation Area offers four-season, year-round activities to include camping, hiking, fishing, and more. The lake was formerly known as Squaw Lake. The new name, Suukjak Sep, translates to “black wolf” in the Ho-Chunk language. The lake is a man-made impoundment on Suukjak Sep Creek. The creek itself was named Squaw Creek sometime in the mid-1800s. See more about the Pine View Recreation Area at https://mccoy.armymw

July 26, 2021

Money Matter$: Foundations for a Secure Retirement 

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? This question might prompt various thoughts and goals you have for your life. For some, the first thing that comes to mind is retirement from active duty service. For others, it’s that day when they can stop working completely. Some think of the activities they plan to enjoy in retirement including

CAPE MAY, N.J. - Chief Petty Officer William Herr, chief of police for Training Center Cape May, and his sons browse the aisles of the new Coast Guard Market Place aboard the training center during a sneak peek for Coast Guard families Nov. 4, 2012. The new MarketPlace is a benefit for military service members, their families, authorized beneficiaries and military retirees. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

March 15, 2021

Money Matter$: Don’t fall for these three credit myths 

The importance of monitoring your credit cannot be overstated.

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