US Veteran Benefits & Crooks May Be Raiding A Mailbox Near You
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US Veteran Benefits If you are a US military veteran or know someone who is, our first guest Paul R. Lawrence, former Under Secretary of Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and author of "Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve," who explains how vets should apply for service benefits, including several ways to document a service related injury, request medical records, and more.
Crooks May Be Raiding A Mailbox Near You Crooks are targeting the familiar US Postal Service blue mailboxes, as well as residential mailboxes, to steal checks and potentially drain your bank account. David Maimon, PhD, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Georgia State University, explains the scope of the problem and how to protect yourself from this growing crime.
Crucial Family Conversations About Money Many households avoid discussions of money matters. According to Lori R. Sackler, Senior VP and family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, and author of "The M Word: The Money Talk Every Family Needs to Have about Wealth and Their Financial Future," a shocking number of families lose assets and peace of mind when a family member passes, but it doesn't have to be that way.