Military personnel are prime targets for shady sales practices by financial criminals. Arm yourself with these expert tips to ensure you don't get duped.

The special benefits and legal protections offered to military personnel can make a huge difference in their family's personal finances. Take advantage of what's available.

Preparing for deployment? Ignoring money matters until the last minute can be a costly mistake. Start planning now.

There are key provisions that can help simplify the process -- and maybe save money -- when it comes time to file your state income taxes.

+ SLIDE SHOW: Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions

Homeownership is a bit more complex for military families with many hit hard during the housing downturn. However, special mortgage programs and tax breaks offer some assistance.

+ SPECIAL REPORT: Buying and Selling a Home in 2012

Here's how to make the most of these programs to improve your family's financial future.

Tricare now provides insurance for members' children until they reach age 26.

Some active-duty personnel can take advantage of a 6% interest-rate cap.

Servicemembers can now transfer their education benefits to their spouse or children.

Advice on how the health-care reform law affects military families.

A retired U.S. Army officer has a new career teaching personal finance at a community college like the one that put him on the road to success.