MILSPOUSE BLOG
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…
Read MoreThere is a lot of financial advice out there that can help you build wealth and reach your financial goals. There’s also plenty of misinformation that can set you back. This month, I want to highlight five common money myths to avoid in the new year, as well as good advice you can take to…
Read MoreWhat better way is there to celebrate the Month of the Military Child than by giving your kids the tools they need to secure their financial future? This month, I’m passing on some great resources and tips that I use with my own kids that can aid you in teaching your children about money, even…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreSubscribe 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…
Read MoreAs 2019 draws to a close, many of us are looking toward the new year with big plans and aspirations. Carry this excitement over to your finances, too! Set financial goals in the new year to build a stronger financial future for you and your family. The previous year is history. You cannot go back…
Read MoreThe Blended Retirement System: By now, many military spouses have heard a great deal about the new Blended Retirement System, also called BRS. This system went into effect Jan. 1, 2018. It is important to know that it does not affect everyone the same way. Even if the BRS does not apply to you directly,…
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