MILSPOUSE BLOG
National Preparedness Month is a crucial reminder of the potential impact of both natural and man-made disasters. As a military spouse with frequent moves, you’ll want to know the risks at each duty station and update your plan accordingly. While we hope for the best, being prepared financially can significantly mitigate the stress and hardship…
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Moving is a significant part of military life and let’s face it, packing up your cherished belongings and watching them ride off to your new location can sometimes be unsettling. One way to ease the stress of potential missing or damaged items is having adequate insurance. These simple steps can help you understand the value…
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Talking Money with Your Partner As we celebrate loving relationships this month, it’s important to remember that not all conversations come up roses between couples. Sometimes discussing finances can be tricky and stir up negative emotions. Open communication about money is vital for building trust and nurturing a healthy relationship. Whether you’re a new couple…
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There’s something magical about the ball dropping at midnight and turning the page to a new year. For an instant, it feels like you’ve got a clean slate, and anything is possible. In some ways that’s true, but as the calendar page turns, your responsibilities, bills and financial challenges remain. Many people make resolutions to…
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It can be fun and even eye-opening to watch those year-end montages reminiscing about the year. If you ever have that moment when you say to yourself, “Wait, that was this year?”, you could also imagine how easy it could be to lose track of the goals and financial plans you set in motion when…
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There is a lot of financial advice out there that can help you build wealth and reach your financial goals. There’s also plenty of misinformation that can set you back. This month, I want to highlight five common money myths to avoid in the new year, as well as good advice you can take to…
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If someone offered you free money, would you take it? Of course you would! If your service member has a Thrift Savings Plan account or you have a 401(k) plan through your employer, you may qualify for “matching contributions” — money that the government or your employer kicks in when you contribute to your retirement…
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You wouldn’t prepare your holiday meals without your favorite recipes, so start this season with a savings plan. Think of it as your very own recipe for financial success. It may seem early to be talking about the holidays, but as a mother and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, the best tip I can offer…
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I love PCS season! After 10 moves in the last 19 years, I still thrive on turning my type-A, task-driven mind into a weapon of mass organization. Last spring, my dear husband came with orders for a cross-country move. Due to the logistics of having to coordinate multiple travel plans over five weeks, we chose…
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For me, the goal of a vacation is to fully unplug and recharge. So when my husband and I experienced travel issues during our recent vacation, it was stressful and led to unexpected expenses, which led to even more stress! The irony is that we spent a year planning and saving up for this big…
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