When my boys were younger, one was an avid reader and the other was not. During the school year, the natural progression of their curriculum kept them engaged in reading. But summers …
Tips to Keep your Kids Reading This Summer
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Setting up your new home after a PCS is a beast of a job, especially when towers of boxes are staring down at you from the ceiling – which can be a …
Tax Prep Tips for Self-Employed MilSpouses
My seasonal math allergy seems to be back. Just the word “taxes” triggers a semi-hypnotic state where my eyes glaze over and I’m willing to give anything, short of my children, to …
Top 10 Military Tax Quirks You Need to Know
Military spouses start navigating lingo, acronyms, insignias, ranks and traditions from day one of service. When it comes to filing taxes, there’s a whole new language lexicon. Make the tax filing process …
The Five Stages of Tax Season Emotions
Each year between January and April, I experience the same five emotions as tax season plays out. I’m not denying that I may be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster from time …
Guest Blog: 5 Tips for Controlling Your Spending
Guest Blog: 5 Tips for Controlling Your Spending Today kicks off a week dedicated to promoting financial readiness among service members and military families, and highlighting the Defense Department’s resources dedicated to …
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