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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Should A Military Member Hire A Financial Planner?


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I’ve been bugging my friend Forrest Baumhover to write this article for a long time. I’m glad he waited until he had the right thoughts in his head, because this is really good stuff. When Kate first asked me to write this article, I have to admit that I took longer than I usually do…. | Read More…

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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The next regular, active duty payday is Monday, 15 October 2018. But what most military members want to know is, “When will that pay show up in my bank account?” With the payday being on a Monday, things are always a little tricky. Well, that depends. Most military members will have their military pay deposited… | Read More…

2019 Disney Military Discounts


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The Mouse has announced his Disney Armed Forces Salute military discount rates for 2019! Time to start planning your Disney vacation! (So far, these are only for Walt Disney World in Florida. Still waiting on Disneyland in California.) Eligibility Currently serving military members, including: active duty, reserves, National Guard, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and… | Read More…

The Best Stuff Written By My Military Influencer Friends


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This week, I’m at the Military Influencer Conference in Orlando, hanging out with a bunch of military, veterans and family members who are active in a wide variety of interesting projects. One of the best parts, for me, is catching up with my personal finance blogger friends. It’s like a super-awesome family reunion. In honor… | Read More…

Kate Rants: TSP Is Not The Right Tool For Timing The Market


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Usually, my rants are on subjects that I know inside out. Today’s rant is going to be on a subject about which I know just enough to make an idiot out of myself, and I’m OK with that. Lately, I’ve been running into more and more people who are using their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)… | Read More…

How Government Shutdowns Can Affect Military Pay


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Whenever we start talking about a government shutdown, there is a lot of confusion.  It’s understandable – these things are confusing.   Heck, I have to re-learn it every single time it comes up, just to be sure I’m not messing something up, and this is my job.  There are a lot of little details,… | Read More…

Hurricane Evacuations, Military Entitlements, and Insurance Coverage


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I am updating this article as I gather new information – come back for the latest details! There’s a hurricane headed to the east coast of the United States, and military bases are preparing. Many military families are wondering if they should evacuate, and when and if the military or their insurance company will help… | Read More…

How Much Car Can You Afford: 5 Rules for Smart Car Buying


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Rules of thumb are great: they give you an idea where to start thinking. They’re not perfect; of course not. There are always exceptions and variables and special situations. But those are truly unique situations. For most people, rules of thumb are useful tools. I know how hard it is to buy a car within… | Read More…

Kate Rants: Parents, Don’t Set Your Kids Up For Failure By Letting Them Get Into Too Much Debt For College


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It’s no secret that college is expensive, and that excessive student loans are creating a lot of hardship for many people in the United States. I see a big trend towards blaming the colleges and the loan companies for this situation, but I see it differently. I’ve been mulling over the post for a couple… | Read More…

Security Clearances Are Changing: Why You Need To Keep Your Credit Clean & How To Do It


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As the Department of Defense takes over the processes of issuing and maintaining security clearances, the system is going to become more automated and, in some ways, more thorough. On part of this automation will include more and ongoing checks on the financial fitness of those who hold a security clearance. With this new scrutiny, it’s… | Read More…

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