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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 Thursday, 1 October 2020.  Most military members will have their military pay deposited on Thursday, 1 October 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…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. October is still part of the slow season for due dates, but there are scholarships opening up every day. Be sure to check back! Rees Scholarship Foundation – Veterans Program Deadline: 1 October 2020 Description: Must be a veteran enrolled in an Heating, Ventilations, Air… | Read More…

What The Payroll Tax Deferral Means For Military Families


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As you’ve probably heard, there is a really unusual change happening with our payroll tax withholding for the next few months, and it has created a TON of questions. And when you have questions, I have answers! So, first I’m going to explain what’s happening, and then I’ll answer the questions I’ve received. And you… | Read More…

Everything About Military Moving Inconvenience Claims


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Moving has challenges. (If that isn’t the biggest understatement ever.) And just when you think that you’re past the hard part, sometimes your stuff gets delayed. Maybe there was a problem at the warehouse, or your truck driver quit, or the ship broke. But to you, the reason doesn’t really matter, because you just need… | Read More…

Should You Continue Serving To Earn A Military Retirement? The Golden Albatross Might Help You Decide


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Every military member, no matter how enthusiastic, wakes up one day (or comes out of a frustrating meeting) and asks themselves, “How much longer do I want to do this?” Invariably, this question is complicated by the cliff vesting nature of the military retirement pay system. Get out before 20 years of service, and you… | Read More…

Evacuations, Military Entitlements, and Insurance Coverage


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There are TWO hurricanes headed to the Gulf Coast of the United States, and wildfires are burning across much of the west. 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 with expenses if they evacuate from the path… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. September is still in the slow season, but there are still enough scholarships this month to keep you fairly busy. Amvets Veteranpreneur Grants Deadline: 24 September 2020 Description:  Servicemembers, vets, and spouses who work in construction trades are eligible to apply for this grant, designed to… | Read More…

Legal Documents for Young Adults: What You Need To Have


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It’s that time of year! Young adults all over the country are moving on to the next step of their lives. It might be a job, or it might be college. We moved one two weeks ago, I have one moving next week, and another one moving in about a month. This is a good… | Read More…

Capital Gains Rules for Military Families


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Note:  this is not professional tax advice.  While I have confirmed this information with various professionals, do not take my word for it.  Read the tax rules yourself (link at the bottom) and consult with your tax professional to see how the rules apply to you. When you’re in the military, one of the most… | Read More…

Free Active & Fit Program Offers Free Online Workouts & Discounted Gym Memberships


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Free online workouts to use while we are Safer-at-Home, and gym memberships may save you money once it is safe to return! Cleaning out my closet office yesterday, I came across a little card advertising $25 per month gym memberships. I wasn’t particularly interested, but I thought I should do a smidge of research to… | Read More…

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