MILSPOUSE BLOG
It’s often a difficult decision to end a marriage. Or sometimes it may come as a surprise. Either way, it’s the end of a chapter, which can be a challenging transition. As with many challenges, it also offers the opportunity to persevere and prevail. Several years ago, I was facing a divorce. I had two…
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Love. Communication. Money. Three of life’s essential ingredients. On this Valentine’s Day, consider connecting with your significant other in a meaningful way on these topics. Here’s what I like to do. Whether we go out to dinner or stay home for Valentine’s Day, I make a point of telling my husband what I love about…
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It’s the time of year for new beginnings and making resolutions to become better. If improving your finances is also high on your list, I have some great news to share. This year, military families can look forward to some financial relief thanks to several new or expanded programs. The new boost to military families’…
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We are very excited to launch a new topic on our website – spouse employment! As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I’ve always found the new year to be a great time to commit to taking a step to build my — and my family’s — financial security. One way I boost my bottom line…
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At a glance, dinner and a spreadsheet may seem like an odd paring. Afterall, how many of you plan a date night to talk about money? Well, I’m here to say it’s something my husband and I do regularly, and for other MilSpouses — like Tate from Fort Benning, GA — it’s not so strange.…
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The holidays are a great time for celebration and connection. With some good, advanced planning, I’ve found I can prepare for major purchases, spread the seasonal cheer and avoid a dreaded holiday debt hangover – all at the same time! Last year, the average consumer spent an estimated $1,000 on holiday-related shopping, according to the…
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Why 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…
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Subscribe 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…
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As a military spouse, you’ve learned to adapt to change. Still, the unexpected — whether a broken-down car, job loss, emergency travel or natural disaster — can cause stress and add pressure to your finances. Fortunately, you can take proactive steps to lessen the impact unexpected events can cause. It’s a great time to mentally…
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The cost of this season preparing kids for school can add up quickly. Families are feeling these impacts firsthand when buying their students new clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies. To help avoid going into debt this summer from back-to-school shopping, consider these five cost-saving tips to get ahead of rising costs and…
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