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  • Music, Connection, and the Power of Showing up for Veterans

    Face the Fight is a movement of more than 300 organizations working together to dramatically reduce veteran suicide.

  • What If Your Child Doesn’t Need to Tell You What’s Wrong?

    Working with veterans has taught me something important: a veteran experience rarely belongs to that veteran alone.




  • Investing 101: What you need to know

    Investing 101: What you need to know

    If you’re not investing, you’re not alone. Recent research has found nearly half of Americans don’t own stocks.

  • Gatorz Eyewear | The Choice of the Elite

    Gatorz Eyewear | The Choice of the Elite

    Gatorz eyewear provide the superior optics and high velocity impact lenses necessary when on the front lines. They provide the sharpest, clearest vision in the industry.

  • Wheeling and dealing in new cars: buy or lease?

    Wheeling and dealing in new cars: buy or lease?

    Choosing to join the military is an important life decision. From there, a recruit must make even more choices when it comes to finding a career path in the military. While the decision to buy or lease a new car may not be as impactful on your life as a military career, it can affect your finances and lifestyle.

  • Mission possible: buying a home in a competitive market

    Mission possible: buying a home in a competitive market

    According to a recent survey by Navy Federal Credit Union, 40 percent of consumers between the ages 18 and 44 are in the market for a home. As more consumers from this group shop for a home, competition grows. So, like any important military mission, planning ahead is the key to success.

  • Shoot House Intel

    Shoot House Intel

    In keeping our law enforcement officers and military personnel safe, a proper training facility that prepares them for real life situations is paramount. The importance of realistic and dynamic training environments increases the successful outcome of real time scenarios when split second thinking is necessary

  • 9 facts you should know about VA mortgages

    9 facts you should know about VA mortgages

    Purchasing a home can be a complicated process, especially for first-time buyers who are just learning the ropes. But one thing that doesn’t have to be overly complicated is a VA mortgage loan

  • Car buying tips for the savvy shopper

    Car buying tips for the savvy shopper

    If you’re in the market for a new set of wheels, or even thinking about it, there’s great news. You’re in command.

  • Advice for homebuyers on mortgage rates

    Advice for homebuyers on mortgage rates

    Mortgage rates are on the rise and home prices are steadily climbing. Can you still hope find your dream home and afford it, too?

  • Four smart steps to reach your financial goals

    Four smart steps to reach your financial goals

    If you want to improve your financial situation, then there’s no time like the present. But focusing on an end goal can seem daunting if you’re just getting started.

  • 4 keys to your 2018 financial plan

    4 keys to your 2018 financial plan

    A new year brings new opportunities, and if you’re goal is to improve your finances in 2018, you’re in luck.

  • GREATful4VETS: Chuck Mundahl’s story

    GREATful4VETS: Chuck Mundahl’s story

    Chuck Mundahl, the uncle of a Great Clips franchisee, served in the Army in the Big Red 1 division during the Vietnam War. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his heroic actions.

  • GREATful4VETS: Dennis Stevens’s story

    GREATful4VETS: Dennis Stevens’s story

    Dennis Stevens, a Great Clips franchisee who helps veterans through Operation Second Chance, a non-profit organization that helps active and retired soldiers recover from traumatic injuries through restorative retreats.

  • GREATful4VETS: Jon Jacobson’s story

    GREATful4VETS: Jon Jacobson’s story

    Jon Jacobson, the husband of a Great Clips salon manager, was injured in 2009 in Iraq and overcame insurmountable odds to become a better husband and father. His story can be found HERE.

  • GREATful4VETS: Beth Callendar’s story

    GREATful4VETS: Beth Callendar’s story

    Beth Callendar, a Great Clips general manager and veteran who was inspired to join the Army after hearing stories from her grandfather serving in World War II.

  • GREATful4VETS: Patty Addison’s story

    GREATful4VETS: Patty Addison’s story

    Patty Addison, a Great Clips salon manager who has faithfully supported her husband and two sons through multiple deployments overseas.

  • When should you work with a financial advisor?

    When should you work with a financial advisor?

    When your car needs a tune up, you take it to a mechanic. So when you need a financial plan, why not work with a pro?

  • The blended retirement system: keys to your decision

    The blended retirement system: keys to your decision

    The Department of Defense is introducing a new system to help servicemembers save for retirement in January 2018. Simply put, the Blended Retirement System (BRS) is a combination of the legacy retirement system (income for life) and defined contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

  • Start the fiscal year with an active office

    Start the fiscal year with an active office

    With the fiscal year coming to a close, most government professionals are looking to make the most of their remaining office budgets. One of the best investments any office can make is in standing desks that help employees work at peak performance, ensuring the year ahead is as productive as possible.

  • Paying college tuition and tackling student loan debt

    Paying college tuition and tackling student loan debt

    A college degree can unlock a world of job opportunities. In fact, many employers look for college-educated workers. But financing a college education and tackling student loan debt is an issue facing many Americans today, including servicemembers and their families.

  • Home buying: The mortgage process

    Home buying: The mortgage process

    If you’re like a lot of people, 2017 may be the year you trade in renting for home ownership.