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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

12 Ways To Prepare For The Next Government Shutdown


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You’ve probably heard that the January 2018 government shutdown has ended, and Congress has agreed to fund the government for 17 more days. At that point, it is possible that we’ll be in the same situation we just left: a shutdown. What should military families be doing to be better prepared for the next government… | Read More…

2018 Military Retirement Paydays


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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…

Ten Alternatives To A Payday Loan


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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…

Understanding the Changes to Military Retirement


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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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