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50+ Ways To Make 50 Dollars

9 June 2025

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Would 50 dollars make an impact in your life? What if you could make $50 multiple times? Nearly everyone has found themselves in a place where they could use quick cash. Thankfully, there are a ton of ways to make money. Look over the list and see what looks good to you.  Then give it… | Read More…

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Making Money At Home Doing Online Surveys

25 July 2024

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I am totally going to help pay for a trip next summer with these survey companies!

Sometimes, getting a part-time job or starting a small business isn’t an option. What if you could make a little bit of money without leaving your sofa? Answering online surveys is a way to do that.  You’re probably not going to make enough to pay the rent, but you may make enough to pay your… | Read More…

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How To Budget When Your Paycheck Changes – COLA, Deployment, and More

29 January 2023

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You’ve just opened your bank app to check your pay deposit, and it’s a different amount – again! How are you supposed to plan when you can’t predict how much your paycheck is going to be? Everyone knows that it is easier to put your money in the right places if you have a plan…. | Read More…

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Smart Money Moves For Your Child Tax Credit

12 July 2021

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As you are probably following, Congress has increased the Child Tax Credit for 2021, and partial payments of the credit will be deposited into bank accounts starting this week. Eligible families will be receiving payments each month from July through December. This extra money is a tremendous opportunity to make some smart money moves that… | Read More…

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Confidently Prepared!™

Hi! I'm Kate! Accredited Financial Counselor®, Chartered Financial Consultant®, and Military Qualified Financial Planner®. I'm also the spouse of a retired sailor and mom of four young adults.

Here at the blog, I talk about the financial issues that affect military families - pay, allowances, and benefits. Plus college stuff, landlording, moving, taxes. We cover a little bit of everything.

My goal is to give you the tools to make the best decisions right now, so you'll be confidently prepared for whatever comes next - whether that's a PCS move, transition to civilian life, or retirement.

So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or whatever makes you happy, and let's get to know each other.

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