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 đ I’m thinking that it is a great time to get started on the applications that will be due later on this year. Coast Guard Reserve Families Deadline: 15… | Read More…
Everything About Military Do It Yourself – aka DITY – Moves
I see and hear a lot of myths and misinformation about military allowances – everything from Tricare giving every spouse one free plastic surgery to some mythical 51% custody rule for service members to receive BAH to bonuses being taxed at a high rate. But the misinformation that makes me the craziest is about Personally… | Read More…
The Biggest List of Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
Back in the day, I used to have a little website called Military Scholarship Finder. (Wait – does anyone even say “back in the day” anymore? Am I old?) 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… | 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 donât 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…
How To Get A GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility
The Department of Veterans Affairs educational programs are a huge thing for military members, and being able to transfer the Post 9/11 GI Bill makes it an even bigger benefit. While it’s great, it can also be intimidating and overwhelming. The first step is to get a Certificate of Eligibility, which also called applying to… | Read More…
Income Taxes After Military Retirement: Don’t Get Stuck With A Huge Bill
There’s a rumor floating around that somehow your taxes are going to zoom up after you retire from the military. As with many rumors, there is a bit of truth in it, but there’s also just a lot of confusion. It is true that some military families end up with large tax bills in their… | Read More…
June Military Scholarships for Service Members, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
This post is part of my ongoing Military Scholarships series. Scholarship season is slowing down, so be sure not to miss any of them! 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 canât guarantee it! ***Keep in mind that many of… | 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…
May Military Scholarships for Currently Serving, Veterans, Spouses and Kids
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…
What Military Families Should Do With Their 2020 Stimulus Check
Most military families will be receiving a stimulus check as part of the economic relief package to help people affected by COVID-19. Military families are in a unique position that they’ll continue to receive their full military paycheck, so the best thing for a military family to do with their stimulus payment may be different… | Read More…
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