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July Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. July is possibly the slowest month in the military scholarship world. Maybe August – every year is different. If you don’t find much here, you can get a head start on some of the scholarships coming up in future months. While the new list won’t… | Read More…

Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. (Wait – does anyone even say “back in the day” anymore? Am I old?) I enjoyed posting the scholarships and grants that I found, but I hated the platform on which I set it up, and I stay pretty busy… | Read More…

Everything About Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA)


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Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) is an allowance to offset the cost of staying in temporary lodging when moving to and from an overseas. This is the allowance you get on the overseas side of the move. (You get TLE on the CONUS side of the move.) When a military person or family is executing Permanent… | Read More…

June Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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This June Military Scholarships post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. The scholarship season is slowing down, but there are still opportunities available.   As with any other scholarship resource, verify eligibility, requirements and deadlines. We make every effort to ensure these listings are up-to-date, but we can’t guarantee it! Jewish War Veterans… | Read More…

Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder


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Want to be more prepared for life’s surprises? Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder will make that happen! This great tool will make your life more organized and provide a guide to help others help you if this is a situation. What Is This Binder? The Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder is a 126-page PDF… | Read More…

Calm Your Financial Stress With Short-Term Savings


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Specific short-term savings, sometimes called sinking funds, can change your financial life. We often talk about the big three first steps in a financial plan: emergency funds, paying down debt, and saving and/or investing. They’re all important. But once you’ve moved past the urgency of past-due bills and nothing in the bank, you’re ready for… | Read More…

Military Fee Assistance for In-Home Childcare


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Struggling to find childcare that fits your non-traditional work schedule? The Department of Defense created a pilot program to offer fee assistance for in-home care. As with all things DoD, there are a myriad number of requirements and rules to follow. Who Is Eligible? The program is available in these areas: Alaska Colorado Springs, Colorado… | Read More…

What Is A Transition Fund, And Why Do You Want One?


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If you’ve hung out around this website long enough, you have heard me talk about having a transition fund. I think I may have made up that term…maybe not. But I sure am fond of it. So what exactly is a transition fund, and why would you want one? This post is part of The… | Read More…

Family Trips Are Priceless


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This is a repost of an article from 2013! (can you believe I’ve been writing that long?) The details are out-of-date, but the thoughts and questions are still valid. I’d love to hear what you think! Famiglia Horrell has just returned from a spring break trip.  I am dreading opening my credit card bill. Transportation… | Read More…

May Military Scholarships for Currently Serving, Veterans, Spouses and Kids


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Check out these great May military scholarships and grants! This is part of a larger project, the Big List of Military Scholarships, where’ll you find links to other months and also tips and tricks for making the most of your scholarship search. As with any other scholarship resource, verify eligibility, requirements and deadlines. We make… | Read More…

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