MILSPOUSE BLOG
Registration for fall sports and activities is in full swing! Kids’ activities can be pricey and add up quickly! Play offense and make plans to avoid blowing your budget. The key is to do your homework, ask good questions up front, and factor everything into your spending plan – even some extra laundry detergent for…
You just got orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). What do you do first? Do a quick search to see how long it takes to get to the nearest coffee drive-thru? Probably. But next, you start investigating schools and child-care options. You begin crowdsourcing on social media to learn all you can about…
Planning a summer vacation or trip after a deployment? Learn how Joderle saves for their trips! Joderle, a MilSpouse from Grissom AFB, Indiana has done a great job planning ahead for their annual couple’s vacation. After her husband’s first deployment, she saved up and planned a surprise trip to Greece! Read more about some of…
Coffee shops, along with other public Wi-Fi network locations, can make you vulnerable to identity theft so use these tips to be vigilant and protect your personal information. Brittany, a MilSpouse from Fort Carson, Colorado discovered errors on her credit report during a credit check several years ago. At that point, she took advantage of…
Mariah, a MilSpouse from Camp Roberts, California was diligent about checking her financial accounts. One night she checked, and all was good. The next morning, there was a $300 fraudulent charge on her credit card from a shoe store. This literally happened overnight! Read more about her situation. Have you ever noticed an erroneous charge…
Let’s Celebrate Our “Why” May is a very special month for MilSpouse Money Mission. This month, we celebrate our “why” – our commitment to serving you, the amazing military spouse. A Mission to Serve MilSpouse Money Mission is marking one year of being an official resource of the Department of Defense with the mission to…
Create an Effective PCS Plan for Your Family to Cover Each Stage of Your Move Moving is part of life for military families. Although you do not have much control over where you move, getting new Permanent Change of Station or PCS orders can be exciting. Whether you’re moving within the U.S. or overseas, careful…
Lead Your Family to a Stronger Financial Future! Your household is like a small business in many ways. The first quarter of the year—January, February and March—is a great time to close out the previous year, assess your family’s financial health, and plan for upcoming milestones, just like a business. Be the Chief Financial Officer…
Military Relief Societies If you find yourself dealing with an emergency that brings with it unexpected expenses, financial support is available. Four military relief societies stand ready to help. Types of Support Army Emergency Relief Society, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance provide no-interest loans, grants and many…
Tips to Stretch Your Spending Plan This Fall You may have noticed the days are getting a little shorter, and there’s a crispness to the air. Fall is officially here! Under normal circumstances, military families often welcome the change in seasons, as they settle into school and extracurricular activities. But this year is anything but…
