MILSPOUSE BLOG

Tackle the expenses of kids’ sports and activities!

August 30, 2021

Registration for fall sports and activities is in full swing! Kids’ activities can be pricey and add up quickly! Play offense and make plans to avoid blowing your budget. The key is to do your homework, ask good questions up front, and factor everything into your spending plan – even some extra laundry detergent for…

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New DoD Child Care Pilot Program Offers Options for Military Families

August 17, 2021

You just got orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). What do you do first? Do a quick search to see how long it takes to get to the nearest coffee drive-thru? Probably. But next, you start investigating schools and child-care options. You begin crowdsourcing on social media to learn all you can about…

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Plan For Vacation So Debt Doesn’t Follow You Home

August 5, 2021

Planning a summer vacation or trip after a deployment? Learn how Joderle saves for their trips! Joderle, a MilSpouse from Grissom AFB, Indiana has done a great job planning ahead for their annual couple’s vacation. After her husband’s first deployment, she saved up and planned a surprise trip to Greece! Read more about some of…

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