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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

Blue Star Family Survey : Spouse Employment Is Important


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While you’re reading this, I’m on my way to the official release of the Blue Star Families annual survey of military families. While I’ve only seen the highlights (more to come!), the one piece that jumped out at me is that 70% of military millennials think that two incomes are vital to a family’s well-being…. | Read More…

New Law Will Make Tax Time Easier For Military Spouses


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This post has most recently been updated on 4 February 2019. The president has signed the a bill that permits military spouses to use the legal residence of their service member for purposes of taxes (and voting.) S. 2248 (115th): Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 has a provision that states: “For any taxable year… | Read More…

10+ Places To Learn About The Survivor Benefit Plan


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The choice whether to purchase the military’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage may be the largest financial decision of your life. As I’ve discussed extensively, it is a very individual decision and there is no best answer for every situation. While I’m trying to hit on every possible consideration, it is important that you get… | Read More…

Financial Advice for New Military Spouses (and the rest of us)


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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…

Understanding The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act


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Update: The Veterans Benefit and Transition Act of 2018 has further amended the SCRA so that military spouses can use their active duty husband/wife’s state of legal residence for purposes of taxes and voting. The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) is important law, but it is very misunderstood.  Passed in 2009, it actually amends… | 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 31 July 2017.  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…

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