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Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) For PCS Moves


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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…

Travel Allowances for Military Moves


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The entitlements that come with military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are confusing. There are a variety of allowances and reimbursements.The part of those allowances that applies to the days you are actually moving are often called travel allowances.There are two parts to the travel allowance: MALT and Per Diem. Both MALT and Per… | Read More…

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


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Alright, folks…it’s been a long time coming, but 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… | Read More…

Three Things To Buy Before Your Next Move


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Moving is hard work. Whether you’re moving yourself or having someone else move you, there are a couple of tricks to make the move easier. Well, actually, there are many tricks (you can see pages and pages of them in Printables to Make Your PCS Move Smooth and Organized), but there are a couple of key… | Read More…

Using Credit Cards Overseas


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Traveling to another country is fun, but it can also be complicated.  Military families spend a lot of time overseas, whether stationed there, on deployment, or just for fun.  In many cases, credit cards are the easiest and most economical way to pay for things while in traveling.  Credit cards aren’t without their own issues,… | Read More…

My Military Moving System Fix


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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 Spouse Professional Gear Allowance


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If you’re a military spouse, and you work or volunteer in the community, you may be eligible for your own military spouse professional gear (pro-gear) weight allowance when you execute permanent change of station (PCS) orders.  That’s the good news.  The bad news is that there aren’t a lot of things that qualify.  In particular, computers… | Read More…

Military Spouses and Drivers Licenses


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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


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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…

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