Serving in the US military is considered qualifying employment for the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In addition to the regular PSLF program, there is a special program happening right now through October 2022. Don’t miss out on potential PSLF because you don’t know the new rules and the temporary rules! What Is… | Read More…
Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. (Wait – does anyone even say “back in the day” anymore? Am I old?) I enjoyed posting the scholarships and grants that I found, but I hated the platform on which I set it up, and I stay pretty busy… | Read More…
July Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. July is possibly the slowest month in the scholarship world, so if you don’t find much here, you can get a head start on some of the scholarships coming up in future months. While the new list won’t come out until about 30 days prior,… | Read More…
Why My Teen Is Having Taxes Withheld This Summer
This is an update on an old post about teens and income taxes. So the timeline makes no sense if you’ve been tracking 🙂 But the info is still true! Our family is reaching another milestone this summer – the first paid job by a teen. Daughter #2 has obtained a lifeguarding job at a… | Read More…
What’s Your GI Bill Strategy?
Families across the country are knee-deep in figuring out the best way to pay for college for their now-seniors, and the GI Bill is part of many of those conversations. Being able to transfer the Post 9/11 GI Bill to a spouse or child is a huge benefit. But how do you divide those months?… | Read More…
Internship, Fellowship, and Training Programs for Retiring and Separating Service Members
There are several major internship and fellowship programs military members who are preparing to retire or separate from the military. All these programs provide real-world non-military experience. This helps transitioning service members be better prepared to seek work after the military. Some happen while still on active duty, with military members receiving their military pay… | Read More…
How To Actually Use The Post 9/11 GI Bill
As you probably know, the Post 9/11 GI Bill is a valuable benefit of military service. And the ability to transfer benefits to eligible dependents can make it even more valuable for you. But HAVING the GI Bill is only part of the issue – you have to take certain steps to use it. The… | Read More…
College Shopping? Be Sure To Do All The Math
It’s August, and college tuition bills have been coming due all month. I am often surprised when people tell me, “I didn’t know how much the bill would be.” I’m such an over-planner that this seems foreign to me, but there are quite a few ways that it happens. I want you to know that… | Read More…
My Kid Saved At Least $100 On Her Textbooks In Less Than 15 Minutes
Yesterday, I had a proud parenting moment. One of my kids texted me the night before and said, “I got my book list. Can you help me find the best prices?” She’s been pretty good about renting and buying used and getting some on Amazon, but I hadn’t felt that we’d put forth our best… | Read More…
Buying or Selling, BookScouter Will Help You Get The Best Price for Your Books
Colleges are ramping up for the fall semester (whatever that is going to look like), and students are scrambling to find the right textbooks at the right price. Right now is exactly the right time to sell those books back, get top value, and move that extra weight out of your lives. Alternately, if you’re… | Read More…