The 24 Tony Soprano auction items come from James Gandolfini's personal collection, and contain such gems as the button-down shirt that Soprano wore over the opening credits, the bloodstained clothes that he wore when he was shot in Season 6, and the garish geometric shirt that he sported in Season 5. The clothes will come with certificates of authenticity and are expected to fetch between $500 and $3000, depending on the item. Overall, experts are anticipating that Gandolfini's items will generate over $36,000. If you decide to hold off on wearing your Sopranos swag, you might just have a nice investment on your hands!

Apparently, Gandolfini has decided to donate all proceeds from the auction to the Wounded Warrior Project, which helps severely wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. While Tony Soprano might not agree with the idea of donating money to a cause, he would certainly appreciate your sense of fashion!

Bruce Watson is a freelance writer, blogger, and all-around cheapskate. He's not a fan of Tony Soprano, but if Vito Corleone's wardrobe ever comes up for sale, he's cashing in a kidney!

How many times have you heard news stories of wounded soldiers coming back from Iraq to financial hardship? Especially for those seriously wounded and those who can't return to the military, our hearts go out to them as they rebuild their lives.

Are you aware of the financial safety nets that the United States military offers to soldiers? I think that many consumers really don't know or understand what is available to disabled soldiers and former soldiers.

To start with, there is something called wounded warrior insurance. Basically, there are standard payouts depending on the soldier's injuries. The payouts range from $25,000 to $100,000, and obviously the more serious the injuries, the bigger the payout. This doesn't seem like a lot, but it can definitely help a family in the time of need or it can be the start of a savings account for future expenses.

The soldier then must be evaluated and assigned a percentage of disability. Medical evaluation boards evaluate the injuries and can assign a percentage from 10% to 100% disabled. The higher the percentage, the larger the other benefits soldiers can receive. While the evaluation teams have been accused of "low-balling" soldiers in the past, experts say the process is now very fair.