It can be hard to keep up with changes in benefits, laws, and programs. One of the best ways to remain informed is to read the various retiree newsletters published by each branch of the military and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). I recommend you read them all, because none are comprehensive and… | Read More…
September Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. September is still in the slow season, but be sure to check back, because I am always finding new scholarships. (I added to this list mid-September because I found something new!) Bonsai Finance Veterans Scholarship Deadline: 28 September Description: Applicants must be a veteran or active duty… | Read More…
Military Retiree Medical: Tricare Prime, Select, or USFHP?
One of the big questions during military retirement is: Which Tricare health care 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 to a new area and need to figure out your… | Read More…
July Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. July is possibly the slowest month in the scholarship world, so if you don’t find much here, you can get a head start on some of the scholarships coming up in future months. (But be sure to check back, because I am always finding new… | Read More…
Commissioning? Understand Your Blended Retirement System Options
May and June are the biggest commissioning time of year. Not only do all the service academies graduate then, but thousands of ROTC students also graduate and enter their active military service. This years’ group of newly commissioned officers face a unique question: should they opt into the military’s new Blended Retirement System (BRS), or… | Read More…
What Is A Transition Fund, And Why Do You Want One?
If you’ve hung out around The Paycheck Chronicles long enough, you may have heard me talk about having a transition fund. I think I may have made up that term…maybe not. But I sure am fond of it. So what exactly is a transition fund, and why would you want one? What Is A Transition… | Read More…
August Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. I know I said the last few months were slow, but this month is just sad 🙁 I’m thinking that it is a great time to get started on the applications that will be due later on this year. USMC Combat Helicopter & Tiltrotor Association… | Read More…
The Big List of Military Scholarships
Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. I enjoyed posting the scholarships and grants that I found, but I hated the platform on which I set it up, and I stay pretty busy with KateHorrell.com, my coaching, and my family. I was talking about it the other… | Read More…
May 2019 Military Scholarships
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. American Logistics Association Hampton Roads Chapter Deadline: 1 May 2019… | Read More…
85 Ways To Get Through A Long Pay Period
Because months aren’t always 28 days long, and because military paydays don’t happen on weekends or holidays, there are times where there is a long stretch between military paychecks. Sometimes, it can be as long as 20 days! If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, or you budget pretty tightly, that can create some challenges to making sure… | Read More…
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