“I can’t believe that a missing $200/mo will make you starve or put you on the streets.”
That is what just a monthly premium on a full coverage used auto insurance policy is right now if financed.
You bet $200 dollars is a huge deal right now and can absolutely make you or break you with your other bills combined.
Should he not even own a car then?
Should he not even own a car then?"
I didn't say he shouldn't own a car. You disagree with me with a "Strawman Fallacy". I'm sure you didn't intend to.
I've listed facts available, with some personal knowledge about military retirement and medical retirement benefits. As a frugal individual, for someone making a few thousand dollars a month, my opinion is that +/- $200/mo isn't that hard.
Here's where I would like to see Congress help Veterans:
* Active duty service members in good standing should get at least an 80% reduction on their Federal taxes; National Guard and Reserve members should get 30-50%.
* States should NOT be able to charge taxes on Service members who are serving outside the State. They spend no money there and receive no benefits. Why should they pay?
* Retired veterans in good standing should have a 50% reduction in Federal taxes. All of our money was taxed while in service. We'll pay as we always have. ("They say that in the Army the pay is mighty fine, they give you a hundred dollars and take back 99).
* Federal and many state governments tax military retirement pay. Disability remains tax free.
The E-5 who had two kids and divorced after his service may not be the best case for a "veteran living on SNAP".