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

16 May 2022

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This 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! TREA Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline: 1 June 2022 Description: Applicants… | Read More…

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When Is The Next Military Payday? (And When Will You See That Money?)

14 May 2022

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And just like that, we have another long pay period. If you think you might have trouble making ends meet at the end of this month, start planning now for how you’ll stretch your dollars a little more, and where you’ll turn if you just can’t stretch them far enough. The next regular military payday… | Read More…

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Long Pay Period Warning & Your Personal Finance Stress Test

14 April 2022

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This May 2022 end-of-month pay period is going to be long for all military service members. 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 every month is not 28 days long, and… | Read More…

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

11 April 2022

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Check out these great military-related scholarships and grants with May application deadlines. 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… | Read More…

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The Ultimate PCS Guide to Packing Out – with Printables! – to Make Your PCS Move Smooth and Organized

7 March 2022

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Alright, folks! Here is my shockingly long guide to packing up your house and life for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move!  It is so long that I’ve actually had to make a table of contents to help you navigate.  If you can’t see a full table of contents just below this, click on… | Read More…

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

23 February 2022

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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…

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February Military Scholarships for Service Members, Spouses and Kids

17 January 2022

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This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. As long as you’re stuck in the house hiding from the cold, you should be applying for these military scholarships! As with any other scholarship resource, please verify eligibility requirements, application processes, and due dates. While we do our best to ensure that this listing remains… | Read More…

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How To File For An Income Tax Extension, Military-Style

10 January 2022

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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 Monday, 18 April 2022. Each year, more than 10 million Americans aren’t ready to submit their returns on that date. By filing for the automatic tax extension, you will… | Read More…

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2022 Retired Military Paydays – With Printables

30 December 2021

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Military retirement pay comes once a month. It is paid on the 1st of the month unless the 1st is on a weekend or holiday, in which case it is paid on the previous business day (the last business day of the previous month.) Military retirement pay is paid in arrears, meaning that the payment… | Read More…

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Everything About Dislocation Allowance (DLA) & 2022 Rates

27 December 2021

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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, Section… | Read More…

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WELCOME!

Hi! I'm Kate! Accredited Financial Counselor®, Navy spouse, and mom of four.

Here at the blog, I talk about the financial issues that affect military families - pay, allowances, and benefits. Plus college stuff, landlording, moving, taxes. We cover a little bit of everything.

My goal is to give you the tools to make the best decisions right now, so you'll be confidently prepared for whatever comes next - whether that's a PCS move, transition to civilian life, or retirement.

So grab a cup of coffee, tea, or whatever makes you happy, and let's get to know each other.

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