About Us
MilSpouse Money Mission® is a financial education website made for military spouses to empower them in leading their families to stronger financial futures.
The Department of Defense (DoD) launched MilSpouse Money Mission as an official resource to provide relatable and trusted financial education for military spouses. Learn more about all the ways the DoD is supporting military spouses in this September 2020 congressional report.
The DoD does not endorse any private organization or entity. This website is an official DoD Resource.
About Us
MilSpouse Money Mission® is a financial education website made for military spouses to empower them in leading their families to stronger financial futures.
The Department of Defense (DoD) launched MilSpouse Money Mission as an official resource to provide relatable and trusted financial education for military spouses. Learn more about all the ways the DoD is supporting military spouses in this September 2020 congressional report.
The DoD does not endorse any private organization or entity. This website is an official DoD Resource.
Our Mission
MilSpouse Money Mission was created by a team of financial professionals who understand military life because they have experienced military life.
Our goal is to educate and empower military spouses to help them make smart money moves.
Why? Because military spouses usually manage the finances in their households, but they don’t have to do it alone.
Our team combines passion and expertise to ensure you get the most accurate and relevant information. Take comfort knowing a team of Certified Financial Planner™️ professionals and the Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness have vetted the content on this site.
We provide free financial education and resources. We’re simply here to help!
What We Offer
Take a tour around the site! You will find a guide to explore under "Money Ready." You may explore the topics most relevant to your current situation and needs in any order you choose!
We also offer blogs, spouse videos, financial calculators, Spanish resources and quizzes. Take one quiz to learn how financially ready you are OR take one to learn your money personality.
Check out the MilLife Milestones section to learn about financial tips to help along your military journey.
Stay tuned for more tools and resources to keep this community thriving!
We hope you find our materials to be so informative, easy to understand and trustworthy that we become a significant and reliable source of financial education for you and your family.
Please share this resource with a friend or peer who may find this information helpful!
MilLife Milestones
Money Ready
Aprende Más
Our Mission
MilSpouse Money Mission was created by a team of financial professionals who understand military life because they have experienced military life.
Our goal is to educate and empower military spouses to help them make smart money moves.
Why? Because military spouses usually manage the finances in their households, but they don’t have to do it alone.
Our team combines passion and expertise to ensure you get the most accurate and relevant information. Take comfort knowing Certified Financial Planner™ professionals, an Accredited Financial Counselor® and the Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness have vetted the content on this site.
We provide free financial education and resources. We’re simply here to help!
What We Offer
Take a tour around the site! You will find a guide to explore under "Money Ready." You may explore the topics most relevant to your current situation and needs in any order you choose!
We also offer blogs, spouse videos, financial calculators, Spanish resources and quizzes. Take one quiz to learn how financially ready you are OR take one to learn your money personality.
Check out the MilLife Milestones section to learn about financial tips to help along your military journey.
Stay tuned for more tools and resources to keep this community thriving!
We hope you find our materials to be so informative, easy to understand and trustworthy that we become a significant and reliable source of financial education for you and your family.
Please share this resource with a friend or peer who may find this information helpful!
MilLife Milestones
Money Ready
Aprende Más
Our Blogs
Build Financial Wellness from the Ground Up in 2025
There’s something magical about the ball dropping at midnight and turning the page to a new year. For an instant, it feels like you’ve got a clean slate, and anything is possible. In some ways that’s true, but as the calendar page turns, your responsibilities, bills and financial challenges remain. Many people make resolutions to…
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5 Financial Resolutions to Start the New Year Off Right
You don’t need to wait until January to take a fresh look at your finances. Get a jump on the new year with these five resolutions — they can really pay off over the next 12 months. 1. Set/update your budget Setting a budget is the first step in a military family’s financial planning. And…
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5 Financial Power Moves for MilSpouses
During National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, we salute the strength of our families as they support the mission of our community. MilSpouses, especially, display determination as they face the challenges of military life. We see you navigate frequent moves, deployments and often raising children as a solo parent. We understand your motivation…
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The Year In Review: Bring Your Financial Picture into Focus
It can be fun and even eye-opening to watch those year-end montages reminiscing about the year. If you ever have that moment when you say to yourself, “Wait, that was this year?”, you could also imagine how easy it could be to lose track of the goals and financial plans you set in motion when…
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Now’s the Time to Think About Life Insurance
Hey, MilSpouses, it’s Life Insurance Awareness Month! Okay, so maybe that doesn’t make you want to break out the cake and ice cream, but life insurance is an important part of your financial plan. It can help take care of your family, giving them financial security if something happens to you or your service member.…
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Budget and Insurance: What to Do After You PCS
After months of planning and hard work, you’ve landed safely at your next duty station. Congratulations! As you kick off this next chapter in your MilLife, it’s a good time to check in on your finances. Let’s look at two key items that are likely to change after a PCS: your budget and your insurance.…
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Insurance and Estate Planning for Your Peace of Mind
Insurance protection and estate planning are key to your family’s financial peace of mind. Insurance protects you from serious financial loss and provides for your family, and estate planning ensures your wishes are carried out in case you are no longer there. Protect Your Stuff Homeowners and Renters Insurance: Both homeowners and renters insurance cover…
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PCS Finances for MilSpouses: In Their Own Words
Did you set financial goals earlier this year only to have a permanent change of station (PCS) threaten to derail your family’s budget? You’re not alone. Other MilSpouses have learned how to keep their family finances intact during a move — and so can you! Here is valuable advice from their experiences. PCS-proof Your Finances…
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