I know, you don’t have to file your taxes until April 15th (and if you’re in a combat zone you can delay even longer), but you may want to file as soon as you’re allowed – especially if you’re due a refund. So let’s talk taxes for a minute. First of all, if you don’t [...]
Author archive: Holly Petraeus
Don’t take a bath on a flood-damaged car
Hurricanes and severe storms can bring misery to a lot of people. We’ve all seen recent images of houses and cars submerged in water. Have you ever wondered what happens to those cars once the floodwater subsides? Unfortunately, a number of them will be turning up for sale on the internet or at car lots [...]
Honoring those who have worn the uniform, working for military families
November 11th, Veterans Day, is a day for our nation to thank all those who have worn the uniform of our country. They answered the call to serve, and we are very grateful that they did! There are estimated to be over 20 million U.S. veterans living today, and we are proud to count a [...]
The next front? Student loan servicing and the cost to our men and women in uniform
Today, I joined the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon to announce a report about the servicing obstacles that servicemembers face in paying off student loan debt. The report, “The Next Front? Student Loan Servicing and the Cost to Our Men and Women in Uniform,” shows that servicemembers are having a hard time accessing the [...]
Remarks by Hollister K. Petraeus at the Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium
Remarks by Hollister K. Petraeus Assistant Director for Servicemember Affairs Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Higher Ed Day DoD Worldwide Education Symposium 2012 July 25, 2012 Good morning, everyone! I’d like to thank Carolyn Baker, both for the introduction and for her part in my being invited to come here today and speak to you. It’s [...]
Prepared remarks by Holly Petraeus at the Attorneys General Announcement on GI Bill Lead Generators Press Conference
Prepared Remarks by Holly Petraeus Assistant Director for the Office of Servicemember Affairs Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Attorneys General Announcement on GI Bill Lead Generators Press Conference Washington, D.C. June 27, 2012 I’d like to start by thanking Attorney General Conway for his leadership on this issue, as well as Generals Madigan and Biden and [...]