Extra homecoming spending is a common phenomena in the military community. It’s hard not to spend extra money when someone comes home from a deployment or unaccompanied tours. But sometimes that spending can get, well, quite spendy. When approached with proper planning, these purchases can be useful or even necessary. Without thinking ahead, they can… | Read More…

When people talk about deployment, one thing that often comes up is money. How do taxes work? How much do people spend on deployment? What do you do about the bills? What’s the best way to save? The answers to these questions are different for everyone. They will depend on the specifics of the individual… | Read More…

Military life isn’t exactly known for being comfortable and fun. However, you can make it a little less painful by preparing your loved ones with some of these creature comforts. These items make great gifts, whether it’s the December holidays, a birthday, or pre-deployment. Note:  As much as I love a good surprise, I strongly… | Read More…