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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

USAA and NFCU Announce Loans Programs If The Government Shuts Down


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Two of the largest banks used by military members have announced their programs to assist customers if a government shutdown delays pay. Both USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) offer interest-free loan program to eligible customers if pay is interrupted.  While we all hope that the government does not shut down, and military pay… | Read More…

Social Security for Military Spouses


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There’s a lot of misinformation available out there – particularly when you’re getting your information from friends and the internet. One of the places where I see the most mis-information is about social security benefits for military spouses. Which is sort of weird, because there are no special rules for military spouses, the rules are… | Read More…

12 Ways To Prepared For The Next Government Shutdown


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You’ve probably heard that the January 2018 government shutdown has ended, and Congress has agreed to fund the government for 17 more days. At that point, it is possible that we’ll be in the same situation we just left: a shutdown. What should military families be doing to be better prepared for the next government… | Read More…

10 Things To Do During A Government Shutdown


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23 January 2018: This shutdown is over. Keep your momentum and be ready for the next one:  12 Ways to Prepare For The Next Government Shutdown It’s happened again: Congress has failed to pass a spending bill, and the federal government has shut down. If the shutdown is not resolved in a timely manner, and… | Read More…

2018 Military Retirement Paydays


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It’s almost 2018, and lots of us are planning our financial year. It’s easier when you know when you’ll get paid! While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some tricky bits. Military retirement pay days are on the first of the following month, except when the 1st falls on a weekend or federal… | Read More…

Employment Resources for Spouses of Veterans


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Many families struggle with the transition out of the military and into the civilian world. It’s natural – it is a big change! Thankfully, there are a world of resources available to both the veteran and the spouse. A recent Facebook conversation encouraged me to pull together some resources available to spouses of veterans who… | Read More…

Everything About Dislocation Allowance (DLA) & 2018 Rates


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Dislocation Allowance (DLA) is a military allowance designed to partially reimburse service members for some of the costs incurred when relocating a household.  It is authorized for PCS moves, when ordered to move into military housing for the government’s convenience, and when evacuated from a duty station.  The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Chapter 5, Part A10… | Read More…

2018 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates – With Printables


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Curious when you’ll see this next paycheck in your account? See When Is The Next Military Payday? for more information. As a benefit to their military customers, USAA credits anticipated military pay one business day prior to the actual payday, provided they receive the pay deposit information from the appropriate finance agency.  Each year has a… | Read More…

2018 Active Duty Military Paydays – With Printables


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Note: I’ll publish the USAA and retirement calendars as soon as I figure out the problem with my images 🙂  Thanks for your patience! It’s almost 2018, and lots of us are planning our financial year. It’s easier when you know when you’ll get paid! While military pay is relatively easy, there can be some… | Read More…

Where To Learn About The Military’s New Blended Retirement System


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Every single day, I meet a service member or spouse who either doesn’t know about the military’s new Blended Retirement System (BRS), knows wrong information about BRS, or doesn’t know enough about BRS. It’s worrying and frustrating and concerning all at the same time. For anyone who is eligible to opt-in to the BRS, this… | Read More…

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