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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Veterans Day Deals and Discounts for 2020


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I’m always amazed at how many companies offer generous discounts over Veterans Day.  Veterans Day was created to recognize the service of our military veterans, and corporate America continues to provide that recognition in a very tangible way with amazing Veterans Day deals and discounts. I know it’s good public relations, but it’s also just… | Read More…

Free Active & Fit Program Offers Free Online Workouts & Discounted Gym Memberships


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Free online workouts to use while we are Safer-at-Home, and gym memberships may save you money once it is safe to return! Cleaning out my closet office yesterday, I came across a little card advertising $25 per month gym memberships. I wasn’t particularly interested, but I thought I should do a smidge of research to… | Read More…

Kate Rants: You Don’t Deserve It, You Deserve More


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So there’s this thing that has happened in the world, and I think it’s a problem. It’s the mindset that “I deserve it.” I’m sure you’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “I work hard. I deserve this new purse.” “She deserves a vacation.” “We deserve a nice night out.” Don’t get me wrong… | Read More…

Mother’s Day Gifts For Every Budget


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Mother’s Day is coming – Sunday, 10 May 2020. Gift giving can be challenging when you’re far away, things are even crazier this year, and waiting until the last minute makes it even harder. Don’t be like me, scrambling to find something nice that can be delivered quickly. Look over this list of gifts ideas… | Read More…

How Much Does Your Transportation Actually Cost?


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How much does each one of your cars cost you each year? Does that amount make you want to consider other options? A couple of recent conversations have got me thinking about the cost of transportation, specifically owning a car. For the average American family, transportation is in the top four largest budget categories. For… | Read More…

How We Save Money Renting Apartments and Houses Through VRBO and AirBNB


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Like many military families, we like to travel, especially when we’re stationed overseas. But with six people in our family, traveling is expensive! We are always searching out ways to enjoy our trips without spending any more money than necessary. The two places that are generally easiest for us to save money are on lodging… | Read More…

Have I Mentioned How Much I Love Ebates, I Mean Rakuten?


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I do a lot of my shopping online, because I loathe shopping in stores.  One tiny thing has saved me several hundred dollars over the years:  I start all my online purchases at the Rakuten (formerly Ebates) website.  It is so simple, and it works! How Rakuten Works Rakuten provides cash-back bonuses on shopping done… | Read More…

Credit Card Benefits Free For US Military and Spouses


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This is a guest post from my friend Spencer at Military Money Manual. He’s really savvy when it comes to taking advantage of the credit card offers available to the military. I hope you find some useful nuggets in here! Thanks to recent changes in 2017 with Chase’s military policy, military servicemembers and their spouses… | Read More…

How Much Car Can You Afford: 5 Rules for Smart Car Buying


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Rules of thumb are great: they give you an idea where to start thinking. They’re not perfect; of course not. There are always exceptions and variables and special situations. But those are truly unique situations. For most people, rules of thumb are useful tools. I know how hard it is to buy a car within… | Read More…

You Don’t Have To Carry Credit Card Debt To Have A Great Credit Score


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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about how to have a great credit score. The biggest myth I hear, a lot, is that you have to carry a balance on your credit cards in order to have a great score. Well, today I am here to present proof that isn’t true. A very… | Read More…

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