MILSPOUSE BLOG
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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Military families are known for resilience, yet the frequent moves, deployments, and changes in income that come with military life can make financial stability feel like a juggling act. But these unique challenges may offer a golden teaching opportunity for military kids. By talking about finances openly and equipping kids with financial skills early on,…
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As we welcome the arrival of spring and the promise of warmer weather, it’s easy to get caught up in thoughts of summer plans and family vacations. But with tax season in full swing, it’s important to balance excitement for the upcoming months with a push to wrap up tax season. While those topics couldn’t…
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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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You don’t need to wait until January to take a fresh look at your finances. Get a jump on the new year with these five resolutions — they can really pay off over the next 12 months. 1. Set/update your budget Setting a budget is the first step in a military family’s financial planning. And…
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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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Did you set financial goals earlier this year only to have a permanent change of station (PCS) threaten to derail your family’s budget? You’re not alone. Other MilSpouses have learned how to keep their family finances intact during a move — and so can you! Here is valuable advice from their experiences. PCS-proof Your Finances…
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During Month of the Military Child, we pause to recognize the sacrifices and highlight the resiliency of military children. As we celebrate their unique experiences, take a moment to consider how their exposure to big life events, like a PCS, impacts their understanding of financial well-being. The money lessons we teach our children while they’re…
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Stay Financially Fit for Summer Fun It’s March, the time of year I start dreaming about warm beaches, longer days and vacation travel. I know I need to plan now for that getaway and other things summer brings like camps for kids, possible vacations and maybe even a PCS. Here are some planning resources that…
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