by Mark Wasserbauer | Jun 18, 2019 | Benefits, Education, Veterans
For some time now we have been warning older service members about a cap on Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer that is scheduled to go into effect on July 12. However, the unpopular change could be repealed if language in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC)-approved...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 19, 2019 | Benefits, Military, Veterans
VETERANS! Did you know that you can request your service records on the new VA.gov website? Records include DD 214s, DD 215s, reports of separation, and other release papers. You can also find orders and endorsements, performance reports, awards and decorations...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 19, 2019 | Benefits, State, Taxes
Beginning with tax year 2016, you may be able to subtract certain military retirement pay (including pensions) from your Minnesota taxable income and alternative minimum taxable income. Do I qualify? You may qualify if your retirement pay is taxable on your federal...
by Mark Wasserbauer | May 12, 2019 | Education, Scholarships
Congratulations to Leila Samuelson and Alicia Lagarde! They are this year’s MNGEA Chapter 48 (Duluth) Scholarship award recipients. Both will receive a $1000 scholarship towards their college/university of choice. Leila Samuelson will be attending Concordia...
by Mark Wasserbauer | Apr 10, 2019 | Benefits, Education, Veterans
EANGUS has released a video dealing with a vitally important issue which impacts all veterans who wish to utilize their educational benefits. The “85/15 Rule” is a regulation from the Department of Veterans Affairs that restricts the amount of Veterans...
