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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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The next regular, active duty payday is Monday, 15 June 2020.  Most military members will have their military pay deposited on Monday, 15 June 2020. Some military-friendly banks and credit unions offer early crediting of direct deposited military pay, so your pay might be credited prior to that date. The biggest bank that offers this benefit… | Read More…

Long Pay Period Warning – And Some Thoughts On It


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If you are one of the many people who get your military pay early, this June end-of-month pay period is going to be long. Every time we have a long pay period, Facebook explodes with conversations on this subject, and they provide a fascinating look into how people handle their money. Actual Military Paydays Because… | Read More…

How To Get A GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility


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The Department of Veterans Affairs educational programs are a huge thing for military members, and being able to transfer the Post 9/11 GI Bill makes it an even bigger benefit. While it’s great, it can also be intimidating and overwhelming. The first step is to get a Certificate of Eligibility, which also called applying to… | Read More…

Should You Take Your Employer’s Health Insurance If You Have Tricare?


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A common question for working military spouses and military retirees is, “Should I take my employer’s health insurance, since I have Tricare?” It’s a smart question to ask, but you’ll need some details to find an answer. Understanding How Tricare and Other Health Insurance Work Together In Tricare language, any other health insurance is called… | Read More…

June Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Scholarship season is slowing down, so be sure not to miss any of them! As with any other scholarship resource, verify eligibility, requirements and deadlines. We make every effort to ensure these listings are up-to-date, but we can’t guarantee it! ***Keep in mind that many of… | Read More…

Introducing The Military Financial Advisors Association!


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People ask me all the time: “Can you recommend a financial advisor?” I have a couple of names that I’ll share, but I feel like I should be able to provide a wider range of experiences and specialties. Well, now I can and it’s super easy. Those few advisors that I typically share, plus a… | Read More…

Mother’s Day Gifts For Every Budget


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Mother’s Day is coming – Sunday, 10 May 2020. Gift giving can be challenging when you’re far away, things are even crazier this year, and waiting until the last minute makes it even harder. Don’t be like me, scrambling to find something nice that can be delivered quickly. Look over this list of gifts ideas… | Read More…

Kate Rants: Choice Is Good. But Be Sure You Can Support Your Choices


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You know how some weeks it seems like the same thing hits you over and over and over again? (And I’m not talking about how you get an explosion of IKEA ads on your Facebook feed right after talking to your sister, on the phone, about IKEA. That’s just creepy.) This week, it’s been people… | Read More…

Commissioning? Understand Your Blended Retirement System Options


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May and June are the biggest commissioning time of year. Not only do all the service academies graduate then, but thousands of ROTC students also graduate and enter their active military service. This years’ group of newly commissioned officers face a unique question: should they opt into the military’s new Blended Retirement System (BRS), or… | Read More…

Moving My Investments From USAA/Victory Capital


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Many of you are asking about USAA’s transfer of their investment products to Victory Capital and/or Charles Schwab. There is a lot happening, and it is confusing. I’m really not the best person to explain it. Thankfully my friend Doug Nordman has written a really good piece that explains what’s happening using small words and… | Read More…

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