What military survivor benefits are available when an active duty service member passes away? There are a wide range of benefits available to the surviving spouses, children, and sometimes even parents of US military personnel who die while on active duty. Most of these benefits are available regardless of the cause of death. Knowing what… | Read More…

“Every paycheck a fortune.” I love that phrase. It brings to mind a wide variety of ideas, but usually all the ways we’ve made it untrue. With every increase in income (another fortune!), we tend to increase our standard of living. With increased expenses, that bigger paycheck doesn’t actually feel like that much more. Do… | Read More…

You gotta be prepared to support the choices you make. You know how some weeks it seems like the same thing hits you over and over again? (And I’m not talking about an explosion of IKEA ads after talking to your sister about IKEA. That’s just creepy.) This week, it’s people upset that their military… | Read More…

Are you a Florida resident who maintains their drivers license and vehicle registration in Florida even though you live somewhere else on military orders? You might want to make sure that your drivers license and registration are in good standing. Keeping Your License and Registration Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, service members and their… | Read More…

Slash your food budget with my free downloadable meal planner! Everyone needed a meal plan. Whether you scribble it on the back of a used envelope or have a fancy spreadsheet, a plan is the key to keeping your pantry and your food budget in line. I’m sharing the one I use for my own… | Read More…

Are you looking for stay-at-home jobs? Being able to stay home, with or without children, can be 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,… | Read More…

Sometimes it seems impossible to make savings happen. But usually, what you need is a plan and to start! 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… | Read More…

There are so many unique things about personal finance when you’re in the military. Your pay may change from paycheck to paycheck depending on a wide variety of factors. You have pretty extensive benefits including Basic Allowance for Housing and Basic Allowance for Subsistence. We talk about this stuff all the time. But today we’re… | Read More…