Update 30 May 2023: It looks like there is going to be a deal. Which we all hoped, obviously. So we can not worry about this for a few years. But it’s good to know what could happen, because this issue has not been resolved forever. What the heck is a debt ceiling? And is… | Read More…
Resume and Job Hunting Help for Service Members and Spouses
Everyone needs a little resume and job hunting help! Getting a job can be intimidating, especially if you’ve been serving in the military, or out of the workforce for a while. How do you translate your military service into terms that a civilian employer will understand? Or how do you craft a resume if you… | Read More…
Everything About Tricare Young Adult
One of the trickiest parts of having young adult children is making sure that they have access to health insurance. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandated that insurance companies extend children’s coverage to age 26, that mandate doesn’t apply to Tricare because technically Tricare isn’t insurance. And federal law prohibits kids from remaining on… | Read More…
Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder
After several long years and 100s of revisions, the Your Military Family’s Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder is finally available for purchase! 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… | Read More…
June Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
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… | Read More…
Military Divorce: Stuff You Need To Know
Divorce is essentially a civilian matter. However, if either party is in the military or a veteran, there are certain aspects of military pay and benefits that need to be considered. All too often, I hear from one party who got the short end of a military divorce. Usually, that happens by accident. If the… | Read More…
How To File For An Income Tax Extension, Military-Style
Get a simple, free tax extension to get more time to file your federal tax return. The deadline to file your federal income tax returns is Tuesday, 18 April 2023. That’s because the 15th is on Saturday, and Monday, 17 April 2023 is a state holiday in Washington, DC. Each year, more than 10 million… | Read More…
If There Were Only One Rule of Personal Finance
Personal finance can be overwhelming. It feels like there is so much to know, and who has time to be an expert in budgeting and investing and insurance and taxes? Not me, that’s for sure – and this is my JOB! If only it could be summarized into one rule of personal finance. Well, obviously… | Read More…
May Military Scholarships for Currently Serving, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
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…
Military Retiree Medical: Tricare Prime, Select, or USFHP?
The choice of a military retiree medical plan can feel overwhelming. One of the big questions during military retirement is: Which Tricare healthcare coverage should I choose? Or maybe you’ve been retired for a while, and you’re wondering if the Tricare health plan you’re using is the right one for your situation. Or you’re moving… | Read More…
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