I am a procrastinator. There, I said it. There are tasks that carry over on my to-do list for weeks because I know they’re going to be “a whole thing,” and rarely …
Military Tax Filing for Procrastinators
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Military Family Finance Tips
Money and finances. It can be an uncomfortable and even polarizing topic of conversation between your spouse, your family and your friends. Yet money impacts every single one of our lives. Smart …
My Thriftmas Savings
This year, I’m on a mission to buy my kids toys from thrift shops, estate sales and garage sales for Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, …
Tax Season for a MilSpouse: Using Resources from Military OneSource
Note: On March 21, 2020, the IRS announced the tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020 due to COVID-19. Benjamin Franklin famously claimed there were two certainties in life …
Five Ways to Kiss Debt Goodbye This Year
It’s no secret to military families that finances can get tight. We have some unique financial considerations. It’s expensive to move often, prepare for deployments, and replace uniforms unexpectedly. Yes, we have …
Family Readiness in the Face of Unique Military Financial Challenges
It’s no secret that military families experience their share of unique financial challenges. PCSing, unit expenses, deployments and limited funds are a few of the challenges we face as military families, and …
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