Money tips for reservists

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Money tips for reservists
By Bankrate.com

With over 170,000 reservists called up to serve our nation, thousands of families are coping with the loss of civilian pay while serving. Here are tips for understanding the special services offered to reservists and for organizing finances when a family member is off for active duty.

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Preparing the financial home front for war
	Moves to make for simpler money management.

Tax guidelines for military taxpayers
	Special rules that apply for a U.S. military personnel.

Law protects reservists' jobs
	Know your rights and responsibilities.

To be in the reserves, you better have some
	What a reservist should expect and do before, during and after the call to active duty.

-- Posted: March 19, 2003

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