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…
Your Military Retirement Move: Travel, Household Goods and Storage
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…
Military Personally Procured Moves (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…
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…