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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

The Long Term Cost of Your Car Purchase (aka Possibly My Biggest Financial Mistake Ever)


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Way back when, my family needed a bigger vehicle. We didn’t even want a bigger vehicle, but you can’t fit four car seats in a station wagon. I dutifully did my research and went car shopping. A lusted after a fun little SUV, but was practical enough to realize that I didn’t want to spend… | Read More…

Tricare Supplements: Do You Want One? Where Would You Get It?


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This information is accurate as of 31 August 2020. Tricare health coverage is one of the most important benefits of military service. It provides excellent coverage at an amazing price. Tricare beneficiaries usually get to choose which Tricare plan they want to use. The different plans have different out-of-pocket costs. Depending on your Tricare plan,… | Read More…

The Five Best Money Moves for Military E-1 throught E-5


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Been in the military only a few years? Welcome to the club! There’s a lot going on financially when you’re just getting started in your military career. Whether you plan to get out after one term, or hope to serve to earn military retirement, there are some basic money moves that will help set you… | Read More…

College Savings Options for Military Families – Even If You Have The GI Bill


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Military families have unique considerations when it comes to paying for their children’s college. Between state benefits, the Post 9/11 GI Bill, and other assistance, many military families wonder whether they need to save in educational savings accounts like 529 plans and Coverdell accounts. As the parent of four college students, I feel pretty confident… | Read More…

Long Pay Period Warning – And Some Thoughts On It


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If you are one of the many people who get your military pay early, this March end-of-month pay period is going to be long. Every time we have a long pay period, Facebook explodes with conversations on this subject, and they provide a fascinating look into how people handle their money. Actual Military Paydays Because… | Read More…

Tricare Now Offering Teleheath Services, Including Mental Health


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Tricare beneficiaries, rejoice! Tricare, through their contractors Humana and Health Net Federal Services, are now offering telehealth through two different services, Dr+ on Demand and Telemynd . I am so excited about this, I can’t even explain. Finding health care can be challenging enough under the best of circumstances, and the current pandemic is far… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. We’re really in the thick of the scholarship season now, which is both a blessing and a curse. It makes for a lot of work, but there are many wonderful opportunities and once they’re gone, they’re gone until next year. (Or forever, if they are… | Read More…

New To The Military: Understanding Military Pay Raises


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One of the great things about the military pay scale is that there are regular raises built right into the system. When you’re first starting out, they come a little more frequently, then the pace tapers off after you’ve been in the military a while. There are three types of regular pay raises in the… | Read More…

Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings for Military: Thrift Savings Plan, IRAs, Roth and Traditional – What Does It All Mean?


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Many military members have questions about the Thrift Savings Plan, often called TSP, and Individual Retirement Arrangements, often called IRAs, and how you can have both and how the contribution limits work. Throw in the Roth and Traditional tax structures of either account, and you can hear some confusing conversations. Even if just one side… | Read More…

Scholarship for Families of Disabled and Fallen Military Members


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This is a unique installation of my ongoing Military Scholarship series. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you will know that I put out a post a month with upcoming scholarships for military spouses, service members, and dependents. This post will focus on scholarships that are specifically for the family members of… | Read More…

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