MILSPOUSE BLOG
Military Consumer Month: Smart Shopping for Military Spouses Feeling empowered to make smart money moves is critical year-round, but this Military Consumer Month is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of savvy purchasing decisions and maximizing your hard-earned money. The month isn’t just about consumer protections and avoiding scams; it’s about making conscious choices…
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Military spouses are the unsung heroes of our military community. Their unwavering dedication, resilience and incredible adaptability are the backbone of our military families and communities. Military spouses manage households, raise families, often pursue careers or volunteer tirelessly, all while navigating the unique challenges of military life — frequent moves, deployments, and the emotional toll…
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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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During National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, we salute the strength of our families as they support the mission of our community. MilSpouses, especially, display determination as they face the challenges of military life. We see you navigate frequent moves, deployments and often raising children as a solo parent. We understand your motivation…
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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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If you’re like me, I had thoughts of chilling my favorite beverage in preparation for the first day of school when my girls were younger. 😉 I was also thinking about all the money I’d have to spend getting my kiddos ready. Back-to-school shopping is so much more than buying pencils, notebooks and rulers. It’s…
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What better way is there to celebrate the Month of the Military Child than by giving your kids the tools they need to secure their financial future? This month, I’m passing on some great resources and tips that I use with my own kids that can aid you in teaching your children about money, even…
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There’s nothing like spring! I love the renewal of the season, warmer weather, blooming flowers and (yes) getting to spring clean. Why do I love spring cleaning? When completed, I feel I’ve accomplished something and that makes me feel good. It reduces my stress and gives me a sense of control over my life —…
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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 recent survey, families with school-age children spent on average almost $700 in 2019 to equip their kids for…
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