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Ten Alternatives To A Payday Loan

6 November 2015

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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…

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Understanding the Changes to Military Retirement

14 June 2015

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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…

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How To Get Your Retiree Account Statement (RAS)

26 August 2014

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When you’re in the military, you get a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) each month to list all your pays, allowances, deductions, and allotments. Once you transfer to the retired side, the same information is available on your Retiree Account Statement (RAS) or electronic Retiree Account Statement (eRAS). An eRAS is available each month via… | 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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