Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Things are heating up in the political primaries. With this week’s action now complete, Republican frontrunner John McCain – already picked by Veterans Advantage members over a month ago – is starting to speak about being his party’s nominee for president. One question for the rest of the season is who he will name as his running mate. Be sure to complete the poll question to let us know your choice.

Speaking of seasons — This season also marks two key financial planning events for millions of Americans nationwide:

* As April 15 is less than eight weeks away, you should get your tax return together and avoid the last-second procrastinator’s crush, saving $30 at Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation locations nationwide.
* College hopefuls are also in peak season, too, picking their next move. For loan hunters, now’s the time to start shopping, too. Thanks to our partnership with Sallie Mae, Veterans Advantage members and their families can get access to a host of federal and private loans and save money on their fees. Check it out today.

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Thursday, February 7th, 2008

There are lots to be proud of today in America. First, the Super Tuesday primary elections of the last week have us all energized, with real choices on both sides of the aisle. With Mitt Romney exiting, it looks like John McCain, long favored by Veterans Advantage members will represent the Republicans. Clinton and Obama are locked in a struggle to lead the Democrats. You can tell Americans are charged up and care about our future. The democracy that we all fought for is alive and well.

There are also some great things happening among the rich and famous, too. With role models like Michael Strahan of the Super Bowl-winning New York Giants, finally winning the big one after 15 years, you can tell an Army Brat upbringing offers a formula for success. Meanwhile, across the country, there’s a real good reason to believe that Hollywood can indeed be in touch with the important things in life, too. Just ask Scarlett Johansson, who feels nothing beats traveling across the globe to personally thank all those in uniform.

Finally, and speaking of feel good moments: Valentine’s Day is next week, and 1800FLOWERS is there for you. Use the special limited-time coupon code online or by phone for a 20% discount on your order. That’s a special holiday upgrade from VA’s Everyday Savings, and a wonderful gift for a loved one.

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Friday, February 1st, 2008

If you’re like me, you’re excited about the upcoming Super Bowl. Between the Patriots’ drive for perfection led by son of a Navy Veteran, Bill Bellichick, as it’s head coach, and the rallying New York Giants, led on defense by Army brat Michael Strahan, it could be a much better game than the spread suggests. And with their Super Bowl showdown just around the corner, you may want to consider some great HD television sets at Target.com’s special online store, where you get 10% off. The latest LCD technologies are simply amazing!

Dell has got some of its own special offers, too.

For more sweet deals, stay tuned for our next newsletter, which will highlight Valentine’s Day, special deals from Apple and 1-800-flowers.

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