MILSPOUSE BLOG
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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I love PCS season! After 10 moves in the last 19 years, I still thrive on turning my type-A, task-driven mind into a weapon of mass organization. Last spring, my dear husband came with orders for a cross-country move. Due to the logistics of having to coordinate multiple travel plans over five weeks, we chose…
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Why MilSpouses Should Save for Retirement The Defense Department offers eligible service members retirement benefits to prepare for their transition, but it’s also just as important for military spouses to plan for their own retirement. With frequent relocations and job changes, it is often difficult for military spouses to consistently save for retirement. Here are…
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Subscribe To These Year-end Tax Ideas! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just unsubscribe, unfollow, or quietly ignore the annual friend request we get from the IRS every year? But as effective as that might’ve been with the kid who sat next to you in 10th grade science class – taking that approach…
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As a military spouse, you’ve learned to adapt to change. Still, the unexpected — whether a broken-down car, job loss, emergency travel or natural disaster — can cause stress and add pressure to your finances. Fortunately, you can take proactive steps to lessen the impact unexpected events can cause. It’s a great time to mentally…
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The cost of this season preparing kids for school can add up quickly. With higher inflation, money does not go as far as it used to. Families are feeling these impacts firsthand when buying their students new clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies. To help avoid going into debt this summer from back-to-school…
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The phrase “home sweet home” takes on a different meaning when you’re a military spouse! Every move comes with decisions about living on-base or off-base, renting or owning, and choosing new schools. There is a lot to consider! One constant is the need to protect your stuff. For many military families, this means acquiring renters…
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We’re often told NOT to stick our heads in the sand when times get tough, right? Well, when it comes to market volatility, that might be one winning strategy! It’s possible to see a well-diversified portfolio recover if you exercise some patience. Sometimes people make investment decisions based on emotion, and this can lead to…
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Ah, spring! Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and for many, it is a time to renew and refresh. It is also a time to focus on the home front, literally. Maybe your yard needs some attention after the colder winter temperatures. Or maybe it’s time to open the windows and let in the…
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Military spouses are the lifeblood of the military family. You wear many hats whether you’re home managing the household, pursuing your own career, or also serve in the military. For MilSpouse Appreciation 2022, we strive to praise and build this unique community. Strength comes through sharing personal experiences and lessons learned. Let’s face it, when…
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