MilSpouse Money Mission™
Our mission is to educate and empower military spouses to elevate their families by making smart money moves. Check out our Money Ready curriculum to get started!
MilSpouse Money Mission™
Our mission is to educate and empower military spouses to elevate their families by making smart money moves. Check out our Money Ready curriculum to get started!
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Tackle Unexpected Expenses with an Emergency Fund and Help from Relief Societies
One of life’s certainties is that it is uncertain, right? Life throws curveballs in the form of unforeseen circumstances, which…
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Reimbursement for Relicensing Fees Is Here, Milspouses!
Reimbursement for Relicensing & Certification Fees for Military Spouses The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the challenges many military spouses…
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5 Steps for Sending Your Military Kid Back to School on a Budget
Back to School on a Budget It’s back to school time! And while parents may be breathing a collective sigh…
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Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s Transferability Rules Coming January 2020
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Rules Significant changes were made to the transferability rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which were…
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Money Ready 101
A strong financial foundation can help you achieve your goals, no matter what they are. Create a budget as the first step to understanding your inflows and outflows. Learn More
Credit can be an important financial tool, but it must be used wisely. The poor use of credit is perhaps the number one cause of financial hardship among military families. Learn More
Learning how to manage and reduce household debt is a valuable contribution every milspouse can make to their family. Begin by calculating your debt to income (DTI) ratio. Learn More
Money Ready 201
Smart spending, regular savings and strategic investing are just part of smart financial management. It is vital to insure your assets, your earning potential, yourself, and your family against suffering a loss. Learn More
A good financial plan starts with your goals. Clearly defining why you are putting money away can help you find the right tools. Start saving and investing early and regularly to reach your major financial goals. Learn More
Your best defense as a victim of identity theft is to recognize it quickly and take immediate action to mitigate the effects. It can take months or years and thousands of dollars for victims to clear their names and credit records. Learn More
Money Ready 301
What do you consider to be a major purchase: a new car, truck or motorcycle, a home, a new gaming system? Any of these could be a major purchase depending on your financial situation at the time you make it. Learn More
Earning a college degree is often viewed as a stepping stone to the American dream. While a higher education comes with the potential for higher income, it doesn’t come cheaply. You must first tackle the challenge... Learn More
Retirement may seem distant but start planning for it now to obtain financial security during your retirement years. The most powerful factor that you might have is time. Investing now for retirement offers two essential... Learn More
Money Ready 401
Deciding which investments to make takes time and energy and investing often costs money. You can save on investment costs by doing it yourself or you can get help. Which is best depends on you. Learn More
We have heard the stories of rich celebrities with no plan for who would inherit their millions. Or the trust-fund kid whose dearly departed uncle set him up for life. This may not be your story, but you can still... Learn More
You are well on your way toward improving your financial condition if you have studied the money management courses contained within this website. Once you understand what is involved in managing... Learn More