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Key Considerations When Buying a Home While on Active Duty
Like many active-duty military families, we weigh living on post, renting, or buying a home. Each option carries its own challenges and bene…
Jun 23, 2023
Top PCS Tips from an Experienced MilSpouse
Some PCS tips are more helpful than others in the whirlwind of PCS season. Here are a few of my top tips and tricks for a successful PCS mov…
Jun 16, 2023
Pros and Cons of Living On or Off Base
Active-duty service members must choose: live on base with immediate housing and no rent, or live off base for more options. Weighing both s…
Jun 12, 2023
One Small Town’s Surprising Sacrifice in D-Day History
It may seem an unusual spot for a National Memorial, but Bedford, Virginia has a deep symbolic connection to D-Day that made it Congress’ to…
Jun 1, 2023
4 Tips For Buying a Home While Active Duty
Whether you want to live off base or invest in real estate, active-duty service members should weigh the benefits of home ownership. Tips to…
May 30, 2023
Reimagining Active Duty: A Veteran's View on Appreciation
Andy Ladner has witnessed soldiers in battle, veterans fighting for recovery, and military families pushing through hardship for the people …
May 18, 2023
3 Tips for Financial Spring Cleaning
Spring is a great time to clear out your home, but also to evaluate your finances and find places where you can reduce spending and save mon…
May 17, 2023
Heart to Heart - From One MilSpouse to Another
On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a thank you seems insufficient. You’ve added value to my life and encouraged me through the ups and dow…
May 8, 2023
Military Appreciation Month: The Best Deals & Discounts
To kick off May, we cover the history behind Military Appreciation Month and spotlight popular benefits offered to military members and fami…
May 2, 2023
Reduce Your Debt and Reach Your Savings Goals
Saving while carrying debt can feel impossible. With the right financial management, most people can pay down debt and save for the future a…
Apr 24, 2023
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child. With over 1.6 million military children worldwide, we highlight the unique challenges these kids f…
Apr 17, 2023
Preparing for the Unexpected and Saving for an Emergency
More than half of military and veteran families are unprepared for a financial emergency, and a third of serving families have under $500 sa…
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