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112 articles on money, moves, and military life
Real Estate

Your Top 10 Mortgage Questions, Answered

Mortgage experts answer the top mortgage questions people ask when buying a home. Get your mortgage answers here!

Feb 10, 2024
Military Life

Military Homebuying Tips: Agents, Taxes, and VA Loans

Military homebuyers face unique challenges, but knowing these military homebuying tips will help you ask the right questions and be informed…

Jan 23, 2024
Budgets and Saving

Military Families, Master Your Homeowner Budget

A VA loan means no down payment, but a military homeowner budget should expect closing costs & insurance rates, and monitor credit scores.

Jan 10, 2024
Budgets and Saving

How to Budget for Military Life Changes

Learn how to budget for military life changes, including PCS moves, deployments, having a baby, spouse unemployment, and military retirement…

Jan 3, 2024
Budgets and Saving

BAH Changes: A Military Family's Guide to Budgeting

When your BAH changes, an increase or a decrease, it will impact your household budget. Make the most of your money with these budget tips.

Dec 20, 2023
Insurance

Military Family Insurance Questions About PCS Moves

Get answers to your military family insurance questions about auto, homeowner's, and renter's insurance during a PCS move.

Dec 6, 2023
Budgets and Saving

Why You Need Emergency Savings as a Military Family

Military families need emergency savings accounts for a safety net during PCS moves, deployments, and natural disasters. Get started here.

Sep 21, 2023
Budgets and Saving

Military Family Budget

Learn military family budget tips to keep you on track during PCS moves and deployments so you can reach your financial goals.

Sep 18, 2023
Military Life

Four Tips for a Competitive Military Housing Market

Four tips to help military families stay ahead in a competitive housing market, from mortgage preapproval to finding the right real estate a…

Aug 30, 2023
Employment

Portable Career Ideas for Military Spouses

Frequent moves often mean military spouses leave jobs behind. The rise in remote roles makes it easier to find a career you can take anywher…

Aug 14, 2023
Employment

Companies Committed to Hiring Veterans & Military Spouses

Employment is one of the most effective ways to support the military community. Here are four well-known companies hiring Veterans and milit…

Aug 9, 2023
Insurance

What Veterans Need To Know About the PACT Act

Under the PACT Act, millions of Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances are now eligible for more VA healthc…

Aug 1, 2023

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