Did you know that select protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) extend to people working in foreign service? More people are aware that active duty service members are granted service protections, but interestingly, this privilege has been extended to other people serving the country. But who are foreign service officers, and to…

Here’s the thing: sometimes, it’s hard to pay rent on time. Life has many plot twists, including expensive medical bills and surprise expenses. You might be forced to spend on other pertinent things over rent. However, missing rent payments might lead you to the district court. We’ll discuss rent escrow and tactics you can use…

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is known to provide select financial and legal protections to service members and their dependents. Among these protections that help service members manage their finances is the interest rate reduction on pre-service obligations. More people are familiar with how the SCRA affects active duty military personnel, but what happens…

Landlords, lenders, banks, and any entity renting to or holding a mortgage for active duty service members should familiarize themselves with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). It’s vital they follow SCRA guidelines, specifically if they’re doing business with service members based in the continental United States. Those who violate SCRA guidelines for real estate…

As most people know, active-duty military personnel are granted special perks. Among these benefits is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This federal law provides active-duty service members and commissioned officers from the Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with select legal and financial protections. Among the most notable legal rights…

Military families go through plenty of unique challenges, which can affect a child’s life in so many ways. Military service often calls for service members and their dependents to move across states and in some cases, overseas. But what happens when the military member has to move but is facing a child custody battle simulaneously?…

People with debt are allowed to render military service. In fact, laws are in place to help military members manage financial obligations, including debt issues. Credit card debt won’t necessarily hinder you from pursuing a military career, but that doesn’t mean you can use the Armed Forces as a scapegoat for financial responsibility. Are you…

Storage facility tenants are just like any other tenants. Upon signing the contract, you’re committed to paying storage unit rent for a particular period. The payment terms are explained in the rent agreement. But what happens when you don’t pay the storage company on time? We’ll talk about storage unit auctions and the consequences of…

Lenders are legally required to honor the rights mandated by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to avoid paying hefty penalties. But what exactly are these rights? We’ll discuss pertinent details lenders should know before lending to active duty service members. Understanding the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) for Lenders Formerly the Sailors Civil Relief…

Storage unit rental rates aren’t static because of various factors. The higher the demand for self-storage units, the more expensive the rent is. If the storage unit is in the city center, it’d be more costly than one in a rural area. The price of ensuring the storage facility is safe and well-maintained can also…