In a sudden and unexpected decision made last week, the Department of Defense put an immediate end to its' Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program.  The sudden termination caught program participants unaware.   To add insult to injury, the program was eliminated at a most inopportune time, as many had already enrolled in, and were expecting assistance for, classes that were just about to commence. In one sense, like the controversial Cash for Clunkers, MyCAA seemed to be yet another mismanaged federal give-away, with both programs succumbing to a lack of funding sufficient to support demand.  However, unlike the auto trade-in scam that never came close to its stated goal of stimulating the economy via a surge in new car sales, MyCAA was never given a chance to provide its' intended benefit.  The plug was pulled before the program had even begun to take effect. If there is a legitimate reason for this hasty retreat, other than the...(Read Full Post)