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Guard Yourself Against Identity Thieves: Top Tips from MilSpouse Money Mission
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…
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7 Warning Signs You May Be a Victim of ID Theft
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…
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Celebrate The “Why” of MilSpouse Money Mission
Adapt and use this sample blog to help spread the word about MilSpouse Money Mission. 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…
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Create an Effective PCS Plan for Your Family to Cover Each Stage of Your Move
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…
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Lead Your Family to a Stronger Financial Future
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…
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Military Relief Societies: Lending a Helping Hand
Military Relief Societies With Thanksgiving leftovers finished, it’s time to take out holiday decorations and prepare for the season of giving. If you find yourself reeling from the uncertainty of 2020 and need some financial support, remember the four military relief societies stand ready to help. Types of Support Army Emergency Relief Society, Navy-Marine Corps…
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Reduce Strain on Your Family Spending Plan
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…
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What You Need to Know About the Payroll Tax Deferral
Payroll Tax Deferral Military spouses, have you heard? To help provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Presidential Memorandum issued on August 8, 2020 temporarily defers Social Security — Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) — tax withholdings for some Service members. This is known as the payroll tax deferral. What Does This Mean…
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