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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Why You Don’t Stick To A Budget, And What To Do About It


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

Underappreciated Jobs For Stay-At-Home Moms and Dads


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Being able to stay home with your children is a blessing to the whole family, but sometimes your bank account can feel a little stretched. What if you could find a way to make a little extra money while still keeping your primary job as a cuddle-giver, laundry conductor, face washer and dinner maker? If… | Read More…

When Should A Military Member Hire A Financial Planner?


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I’ve been bugging my friend Forrest Baumhover to write this article for a long time. I’m glad he waited until he had the right thoughts in his head, because this is really good stuff. When Kate first asked me to write this article, I have to admit that I took longer than I usually do…. | Read More…

Evacuations, Military Entitlements, and Insurance Coverage


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There are TWO hurricanes headed to the Gulf Coast of the United States, and wildfires are burning across much of the west. Military bases are preparing. Many military families are wondering if they should evacuate, and when and if the military or their insurance company will help with expenses if they evacuate from the path… | Read More…

Everything About The Military’s Survivor Benefit Plan


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This post is part of The Comprehensive Military Retirement Checklist. Be sure to read all the other posts that go with the checklist, too! This post is also part of a larger series about the Survivor Benefit Plan. Here’s the complete list of posts. Everything About The Survivor Benefit Plan Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset Life Insurance… | Read More…

Five Savings Tips To Get Started and Keep Going


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That picture? That’s how I want to spend my days: sitting on the beach, in the shade, with a cool drink. One way I’m going to make that happen is by saving money so that I have more financial freedom. Saving isn’t always easy, but it is always easier if you have a plan. Use… | Read More…

How Do You Define Poverty?


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You know what is really easy? Noticing when other people say something not-so-smart. It is a lot harder to hear when YOU are the person saying something not-so-smart. A couple of months ago, I was chatting with an acquaintance about their upcoming cruise. I asked if they were doing anything at the various port calls…. | Read More…

Kate Rants: Choice Is Good. But Be Sure You Can Support Your Choices


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You know how some weeks it seems like the same thing hits you over and over and over again? (And I’m not talking about how you get an explosion of IKEA ads on your Facebook feed right after talking to your sister, on the phone, about IKEA. That’s just creepy.) This week, it’s been people… | Read More…

Moving My Investments From USAA/Victory Capital


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Many of you are asking about USAA’s transfer of their investment products to Victory Capital and/or Charles Schwab. There is a lot happening, and it is confusing. I’m really not the best person to explain it. Thankfully my friend Doug Nordman has written a really good piece that explains what’s happening using small words and… | Read More…

Every Paycheck A Fortune


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“Every paycheck a fortune.” I love that phrase. It brings to mind a wide variety of ideas, but usually the first thing that I think is that we are forever increasing our lifestyle to make the statement untrue. Confused? Do you remember your first paycheck, or your first paycheck after a big pay jump? It… | Read More…

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