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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. The scholarship season is slowing down, but there are still opportunities available. 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 these scholarships… | 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…

When Is The Next Military Payday? (And When Will You See That Money?)


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Oh, my goodness, how is it May already? As we all know, planning your spending is easier when you know when you’ll have the money to spend. And while military paydays are tied to the 1st and 15th, they get moved due to weekends and holidays. And then there are many banks and credit unions… | Read More…

Have You Taken The Military Saves Pledge? What Are You Saving For?


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April is Military Saves Month, and while I follow along all year long, it’s time for a post just about the awesome organization that is Military Saves, and how this program can help you accomplish your financial goals. There are many quotes about the value of the people and information you share your time with,… | Read More…

Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) For PCS Moves


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When executing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, a military member may be authorized one or two similar allowances that help defray the cost of staying in temporary lodging after moving out of your house, and before moving into a new house. The two allowances differ just a bit, depending on whether you are within… | Read More…

May Military Scholarships for Currently Serving, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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Check out these great military-related scholarships and grants with May application deadlines. This is part of a larger project, the Big List of Military Scholarships, where’ll you find links to other months and also tips and tricks for making the most of your scholarship search. As with any other scholarship resource, verify eligibility, requirements and… | Read More…

Do I Need A General or Specific Power of Attorney?


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If you ask around about powers of attorney, you will hear all sorts of information, and lots of it contradicts itself.  So, what is the real deal?  When do you need a power of attorney, what kind do you need, etc?  Every person has a different situation, so every person has a different answer.  The… | Read More…

The Five Best Military Money Moves for E-8 and E-9


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Well hello, old friends! As you get well into your military career, it’s time to start thinking about where you want to go after you leave the military, and how to be financially prepared for that transition. This post is part of a series about the best money moves at different stages of your life…. | Read More…

Now The GI Bill Does Guarantee In-State Tuition For Active Duty Family Members


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Note: This article has been updated to include the changes that are happening effective 1 August 2021. Sometimes, laws are written in such a way that they’re really hard to understand exactly what they are saying. And then there are constant changes to the laws. One subject that is very confusing is what the law… | Read More…

Three Steps to the Best Online Prices


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Online shopping has become big business, especially this last year. I love shopping online because it saves me the hassle of dealing with crowded shopping malls and difficult people. It also often saves me money. But how do I know that I’m really getting the best price? It can be hard to tell, but there… | Read More…

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