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Spring Cleaning Your Finances in 5 Easy Steps
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets, garages, and storage rooms. It’s also the perfect time to shake off last season's financial dust and get your budget ready for the months ahead. Whether you’re ...
New Year, New Money Habits: A Fresh Financial Start for Military Families
As we flip the calendar page to a new year, many of us are thinking about typical resolutions, such as losing weight, advancing in our careers, or maybe finally tackling that mess in the garage…but wh...
Making the Most of Your $1,776 Warrior Dividend
The President announced the $1,776 Warrior Dividend, and DFAS has begun processing payments for active-duty members and some reservists in grades O-6 and below. The dividend is not taxable and should ...
Take Control: The Ultimate Financial Toolkit for Military Families – Looking Ahead
In the first installment of looking at our Financial Toolbox, we explored getting started with our finances and things we need to be doing now! Now, let’s take the time to look ahead!Investment Accoun...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Money, Money, Money
In this part of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series, we are going to explore the acronyms & terms that have to do with all things money! Let’s take a look!Military Money Acronyms & T...
Save Money With These Green Tips For Your Home
Saving money and staying within budget is an ever present responsibility for most people. It’s certainly often a main priority for military families — as much as 90% of female military spouses are unf...
Procrastination Cost$! – 7 Steps to Beat It
Did you know that September 6th is Fight Procrastination Day? Well, no matter if it is that day or not, you may want to look at some financial procrastination issues that affect many of us. Delaying o...
Military Pay and Entitlements – Special Situations
Reimbursement of Adoption Expenses Appendix AActive-duty members whose adoption of a child under 18 years of age has been finalized, may be reimbursed a maximum of $2,000 per child for qualified expen...
Military Pay and Entitlements – PCS and Travel
Permanent Duty Travel Related EntitlementsDislocation Allowance (DLA)A dislocation allowance (DLA) partially reimburses a service member for expenses incurred when moving a household. The DLA is a fla...
Military Pay and Entitlements – OCONUS Allowances
Overseas or Station Allowance EntitlementsMany allowances are location specific and payable to those stationed outside the Continental United States, also known as OCONUS. We will be covering four of ...
Military Pay and Entitlements – Special Duty Pay
Special and Incentive PaysThere are many incentive and special pays that are paid to members serving in particular specialties or due to the hazardous nature, location, or special skills necessary to ...
Military Pay and Entitlements – Additional Special and Incentive Pays
Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB)The Secretary of the Military Department concerned will pay FLPB not to exceed $12,000 per year ($500 per month for one language or $1,000 for two or more lang...
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Halloween night is filled with spooky costumes, tasty treats, and neighborhood cheer. The air is crisp, leaves are falling, the neighborhood is decorated, and the bowl of candy is ready. Though, for our furry family members a constantly ringing doorbell, glowing costumes, and continuous strangers knocking can feel like a full blown home invasion. The unexpected noises and door repeatedly opening c...
SGLI vs. VGLI: What Happens to Your Life Insurance When You Leave the Military?
When I separated from the USAF in 2024, life insurance was the last thing on my mind.I was focused on clearing the post, turning in gear, and figuring out what came next. Somewhere in that process, I overlooked what would happen to my life insurance.I left without enrolling in Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and I didn't fully understand when my military coverage would end.If nobody walked ...
VA Home Loans: How to Get a Good Deal and Avoid Costly Refinancing Traps
Everyone who has gotten a VA loan knows how annoying the torrent of mailers promising "no-cost VA refinancing" with "record-low rates" are. Every one of them looks official. None offered the deal the headline promised.Some people fall for it. Don’t be one of them.That's exactly the situation we want to help you avoid. Whether you're buying your first home with a VA loan or considering refinancing ...
