Occasionally, I’m fortunate enough to get to talk to some new, or new-ish, military spouses. There’s so much to know about money in general, and money and the military can be particularly tricky. I usually have a limited amount of time, and I struggle to decide on the most important topics to discuss. I want… | Read More…
Save Money With Military Benefits On Your Credit Cards
Imagine checking your mailbox and finding a check from your credit card company. How cool would that be? Pretty cool. And it could be you! There’s a lot of conversation, and confusion, about the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it applies to interest on credit cards. In large part, the confusion is because many… | Read More…
Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP?
This post is part of a larger series about the Survivor Benefit Plan. Here’s the complete list of posts. Everything About The Survivor Benefit Plan Understanding the SBP-DIC Offset Life Insurance or SBP? Asking The Right Questions Retiring Military: Should You Choose SBP? 10+ Places To Learn About The Survivor Benefit Plan The Survivor Benefit… | Read More…
My Military Moving System Fix
Last month, NPR republished a story on how the military doesn’t have much control over the system that handles moving household goods of service members who receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. I think we’d all agree that is a relatively true statement. Or complete understatement. Either way. The generally consensus is that the… | Read More…
Military Spouses and Drivers Licenses
Note: all information and links about military spouses and driver’s licenses is accurate as of 28 July 2020. However, this is not legal advice. If you’re not sure about the rules in your state, use the links listed below to verify the regulations or check with your base legal office. It’s the big question: do… | Read More…
Tips and Tricks for Your Best Household Goods Delivery Ever
I’ve had lots of positive feedback to The Ultimate PCS Guide to Packing Out, and a request for a similar piece talking about household goods delivery. Thankfully, this one won’t be quite as long! Generally speaking, a regular delivery of household goods will take less than a single day. A little preparation before the delivery arrives… | Read More…
Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) For PCS Moves
When executing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, a military member may be authorized one or two similar allowances that help defray the cost of staying in temporary lodging after moving out of your house, and before moving into a new house. The two allowances differ just a bit, depending on whether you are within… | Read More…
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