It’s almost 2018, and lots of us are planning our financial year. It’s easier when you know when you’ll get paid! While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. Military retirement pay days are on the first of the following month, except when the 1st falls on a weekend or federal… | Read More…
Simplify Your Life By Using More Bank Accounts
Update: In the two years since I first wrote this post, I’ve opened even more bank accounts! Here’s what we’re doing now: Most people are looking for ways to improve their financial management. Maybe they need a complete overhaul, or maybe just a few small tweaks, but there is usually room for some improvement. Though… | Read More…
Ten Alternatives To A Payday Loan
It’s common to find yourself stuck in a situation where your expenses have grown a little too big for your paycheck. When that happens, it is easy to look for a fast and simple solution to your problem. Fast and simple solutions are rarely permanent solutions, and often they make the overall problem worse. This… | Read More…
Understanding the Changes to Military Retirement
There have been some changes since this post was written. See the most current details at Everything About The Blended Retirement System. The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) contains some significant changes to military retirement. The new system, called the Blended Retirement System (BRS), will begin on 1 January 2018, with some current service members… | Read More…