There are a lot of hard things about being a military spouse. Among those things, I find one of the most challenging to master is remaining present. Especially when you’ve learned where …
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Things I Wish I Knew at the Beginning
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when I married my husband. Everything I had ever heard about being a military spouse was negative. For example, “Be okay with solo parenting; hope …
MilKids are Surrounded by Mentors
Is there anything comparable to the stress of watching from the sidelines as your kids face a new school after a move? I’ve never seen it (and frankly, I don’t want to …
How Military Families Get Their Budgets Back on Track
After the holidays, many American families find themselves in debt, typically with larger than usual credit card bills. Some surveys have shown that the average family spends 6 months paying down credit …
Things Senior Spouses Think About
Once your military family hits the 10- to 15-year mark of service, transition and retirement thoughts ramp up, even if your spouse plans to serve 20-plus years. It’s normal to want to …
Learning How to Pay for College Using Military Benefits
Back in the day, I didn’t have money to pay for college, so I applied for federal loans and dutifully paid $133 monthly for 20-plus years. Those payments are long gone, but …