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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 often bring unexpected expenses. A lost job, vehicle or home repair, health costs, or emergency travel are a few examples. When these events occur, they can create havoc for a family’s financial stability. However, planning…
Read MoreReimbursement 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 face maintaining a career while moving every few years. So, it introduced the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which allows each branch of service to reimburse up to $500 for qualified relicensing or certification fees…
Read More5 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 of relief, it might be a different story when it comes to their wallets. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, families with school-age children will spend an average of $696.70 this year…
Read MoreChanges 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 to become effective in July 2019. However, the Pentagon recently delayed these changes until Jan. 12, 2020. It is important to act now if these changes impact you and your family. Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill…
Read MoreStay Career Competitive with a MyCAA Scholarship
As military spouses, we know firsthand how challenging it can be to stay competitive in the workforce. Staying competitive could mean we juggle completing a degree, training or license while taking care of our families. Periodic moves followed by job searches in new locations often complicate our career goals. Money for Professional Pursuits Fortunately, the…
Read MorePut Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits to Work for You, MilSpouses!
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for service members and their families to help pay for college, a certification, or other types of training. The active duty or selected reserve service member must transfer GI Bill benefits to his or her spouse and/or dependents while actively serving. New rules go into effect January…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Love and Appreciate Military Spouses
May 10, 2019 May 10 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. So, this month, MilSpouse Money Mission™ is honoring military spouses for their service and sacrifice at home with the top 10 reasons to love and appreciate military spouses. Military spouses keep their families moving in the right direction. On average, military families move every two…
Read MoreBlended Retirement System: A Guide for Seasoned Spouses
The Blended Retirement System: By now, many military spouses have heard a great deal about the new Blended Retirement System, also called BRS. This system went into effect Jan. 1, 2018. It is important to know that it does not affect everyone the same way. Even if the BRS does not apply to you directly,…
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