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Communicating with Your Partner About Finances: A February Focus on Financial Wellness
Talking Money with Your Partner As we celebrate loving relationships this month, it’s important to remember that not all conversations come up roses between couples. Sometimes discussing finances can be tricky and stir up negative emotions. Open communication about money is vital for building trust and nurturing a healthy relationship. Whether you’re a new couple…
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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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