VA

Eligible home buyers can use VA and USDA loans to purchase homes with a $0 down payment and no hidden monthly fees, offering an alternative to traditional mortgages requiring large upfront payments.

Althea Smith, 62, is raising her 14-year-old grandson in Stockton, California, after caring for her late mother. She works full-time, faces emotional and financial challenges, and plans to retire soon to support older Americans.

A fake flyer claiming to offer free athletic shoes from the VA is circulating, using official VA-style branding and a legitimate MyVA phone number to deceive veterans. The VA confirms the offer is fraudulent and warns it could lead to phishing attempts or theft of personal information.

A Homewood woman's VA benefits were restored after her family contacted the I-Team, resulting in back pay. The article states that the benefits have been restored and back pay was received following the family's outreach.

The article discusses a battle over VA benefits, highlighting disputes or challenges related to veterans' affairs.

A 73-year-old man, who adopted a cat from a fosterer, is being exploited in an international romance scam for over a decade. The fosterer, not a relative, has contacted AARP and plans to involve Adult Protective Services (APS) and law enforcement to prevent him from sending money that would leave him without basic necessities.

The Trump administration claims to have reduced VA wait times while cutting staff, but a new study reveals a more complex situation with longer wait times in several key areas. The study's findings contradict the administration's claims of improved care. Wait times vary across different areas of care.