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Military Families Need Emergency Funds, Too

13 July 2022

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Once upon a time, I used to think that our family didn’t need a big emergency fund because my husband is in the military. Payday comes twice a month, and the possibilities of him getting kicked out in a short amount of time are small, right? As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to realize just… | Read More…

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Your Spending Plan: Why Can’t You Stick To It?

8 December 2021

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This really helped my figure out why I should care about my money.

Spending plan, otherwise known as a budget. Just the word(s) makes a lot of people stop paying attention, and that’s a shame because a spending plan is the most effective way to create the financial life that you desire. Most people have tried to use a spending plan at some point in their lives, and… | Read More…

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Is It Smart To Invest In Cryptocurrency?

22 November 2021

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My friend Jerry Zeigler knows way more about cryptocurrency than I do, so I asked him to write something so we can all learn.   As a financial counselor, I once had a client who had put all his savings into cryptocurrency before he became my client. He subsequently lost his job during a period when… | Read More…

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Southern California Tolls and Military Families

22 August 2018

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It’s getting harder and harder to drive around the country and not get stuck with in a situation where there’s a toll and the only way to pay is with a toll program that you don’t have! It’s frustrating to get stuck with a big bill, and the area between Los Angeles and San Diego… | Read More…

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WELCOME!

Hi! I'm Kate! Accredited Financial Counselor®, Navy spouse, and mom of four.

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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