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Money Matters: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Financial Literacy Month

By Lizann Lightfoot Apr 8, 2025Military Life

As a military spouse, managing a household budget is not always easy. Every time we move, we spend our savings to cover expenses. When my husband is deployed, I must typically choose …

Spring Break Fun: Military Family Edition

By Tanecia Favors Mar 18, 2025Military Life

Duty stations can be hit or miss, but whether you are planning a trip away or staying local for spring break, military families know how to make the most of every situation. …

Summer Is Coming, What’s the Plan?

By Kristi Stolzenberg Mar 11, 2025Military Life

My office is still illuminated by the warm glow of twinkling lights on my Christmas tree. It’s Februaryfreezing outside — and not just by coastal North Carolina standards. The fridge calendar is …

A Positive Way To Approach Change

By Lizann Lightfoot Mar 6, 2025Military Life

Are you someone who enjoys change? Or does the thought of changing your hairstyle or the layout of apps on your phone screen make you twitch with discomfort? Some people don’t mind …

Transition and Retirement Resources You Need to Know

By Dawn Smith Feb 25, 2025Military Life

As the possibility of retirement inches closer for our Army family, I’ve been looking for helpful transition resources. The good news is that there are many useful guides and articles on Military …

Trusted Traveler Programs

By Dawn Smith Jan 21, 2025Military Life

Thanks to plenty of PCS trips and regular domestic and international travel, military families often become travel pros whether they plan to or not! We certainly have taken advantage of military travel, …

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Money Matters: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Financial Literacy Month