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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

When Is The Next Military Payday?


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Depending on where you bank, this payday may be a little confusing. The next regular, active duty payday is Tuesday, 15 December 2020.  Most military members will have their military pay deposited on Tuesday, 15 December 2020. But, some military-friendly banks and credit unions offer early crediting of direct deposited military pay, so your pay… | Read More…

Your Military Retirement Move


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Your military retirement move can be a big step in the transition to civilian life. Retiring military members are authorized a move from their last duty station to a home of selection. This includes the movement of household goods and the transportation of eligible family members. This post is part of The Comprehensive Military Retirement… | Read More…

2021 and 2020 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates – With Printables


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Hey, y’all! I hope you find these calendars useful. I’m happy to create them for you. But doing this stuff isn’t free 🙂 If you order via Amazon, please consider using my affiliate link. It won’t cost you any more, and it will help me pay the hosting on this website. Much appreciated! Looking for… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. December is such a busy month, you might as well go ahead and get started on these important scholarship applications now. Google Student Veterans Association Deadline: 4 December 2020 Description: Must be: currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year university… | Read More…

Tricare Open Season: How To Pick The Right Tricare For Your Family


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It’s that time of year again: OPEN SEASON. This year’s Tricare Open Season runs from Monday, 9 November 2020 (that’s Monday!) through Monday, 14 December 2020. Be sure to select what Tricare plan you want to use for 2021 during the open season, or you’re stuck with what you had in 2020 unless you have… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of The Biggest List of Military Scholarships. November is when scholarship season starts picking up, and then it starts getting crashingly busy 🙂 Because we have no other things to do from December to April…LOL. Of particular note is that several of this month’s scholarships are only for the military members/veterans… | Read More…

Seven Answers To FAFSA Questions For Military Families


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It’s 1 October, which means that it is the first day that you can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. This application is the key to a variety of federal aid, including Pell Grants and student loans, and can also impact your eligibility for the school’s need-based… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. October is still part of the slow season for due dates, but there are scholarships opening up every day. Be sure to check back! Rees Scholarship Foundation – Veterans Program Deadline: 1 October 2020 Description: Must be a veteran enrolled in an Heating, Ventilations, Air… | Read More…

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


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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. September is still in the slow season, but there are still enough scholarships this month to keep you fairly busy. Amvets Veteranpreneur Grants Deadline: 24 September 2020 Description:  Servicemembers, vets, and spouses who work in construction trades are eligible to apply for this grant, designed to… | Read More…

Where Do Military Kids Get In-State Tuition?


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A perennially hot topic is “can my military kid get in-state tuition?”  There is a ton of mis-information out there.  Be sure you have the right information before you begin the college search and start deciding which schools you can afford. I am deeply invested in this question because I have four college-age children.  My… | Read More…

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