The wasted sources it took to create a textile are devastating for the planet. “When it results in the landfill, it’s a wasted material,” says Annie Gullingsrud of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. “There’s been an expense to the planet. There’s been an expense to the company generally […]
Veterans
Best car insurance for military and veterans to buy for 2021
Being prepared comes with costs. This is especially true when it comes to car insurance — typically, if you want the best coverage, your costs will be higher. It’s not uncommon for car insurance premiums to set drivers back thousands of dollars a year. However, there are some policies specifically […]
Best car insurance for military and veterans to buy for 2020
Though essential, car insurance premiums can set you back thousands of dollars a year, which can quickly become a burden, especially when paired with car payments. Luckily, veterans and active-duty US service members can save big on auto insurance rates with a military car insurance discount. “Current and former military […]
Veterans minister declares backlog progress even as overall numbers go up
OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is claiming success after reducing the number of older claims for disability benefits from veterans, even as the overall number of files in the system remains unchanged and advocates fear COVID-19 is preventing new requests for help. © Provided by The Canadian Press The office […]
6 tips for starting a successful business from these female military veterans who did it
Starting a business is always challenging but it’s harder than it should be for military veterans — and particularly for female veterans. Female veteran-owned businesses make up just 15.2% of the 2.52 million veteran businesses, according to Census Bureau Statistics. About 97% of those have no employees. Also, only around […]
Best car insurance for military and veterans in 2020
Car insurance is an essential part of driving, but premiums can cost thousands annually, which makes for a headache — especially when combined with payments on your car. Thankfully, if you’re an active-duty US service member or a veteran, you might be able to save a significant amount of money […]
Free Flu Shots for Veterans and Military Families
It’s that time of year again: flu season is coming. Did you know the flu shot is available for free to most military members, their families and veterans? During the 2019-2020 flu season, more than 4,600 veterans were hospitalized from the flu at VA medical centers. More than 600 of […]