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Helping Military Families Make The Most of Their Money

New Law Will Make Tax Time Easier For Military Spouses


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The president has signed the a bill that permits military spouses to choose the legal residence of their service member without having to actually live there and fulfill the other residency requirements. S. 2248 (115th): Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 has a provision that states: “For any taxable year of the marriage, the spouse… | 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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The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) is important law, but it is very misunderstood.  Passed in 2009, it actually amends the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to provide certain specific protections to military spouses.  It can provide great benefits to military spouses, particularly in the area of state taxes, but there is lot of… | 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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