?The Greatest Generation? saved the world from tyranny in the 1940s and returned home to live below their means. The financial example they set may be their most important legacy.
As we approach Memorial Day, one group never has to be reminded of the importance of the holiday: veterans of our nation's wars, who carry with them for life the memory of their fallen comrades. So this weekend, as the unofficial kick-off to summer begins, we should pause for a moment to remember the fallen and to reflect on the lessons we can learn from our veterans.
Some of the most valuable financial lessons can be learned from our World War II veterans. More than 15 million served in uniform during the war, and fewer than 3 million are still with us, the youngest now in their mid-80s.
These are the ...