Budgeting was not something my husband and I began immediately in our marriage. It was a skill we learned over time, and one that has changed not only how we manage our …
Budgeting for Military Families
Topic: Budgeting
Planning Your Holiday Gift Budget as a Military Spouse
After limited celebrations and restricted travel in 2020, we all have a lot to make up for in the 2021 holiday season! There are people we want to see, parties we can’t …
What’s in Your Future?
Most of us have been there. In an interview for a job or college and someone asks, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” I’ve always hated that question because I …
Deployment Money Management Tips
Deployments can cause a lot of disconnection between you and your spouse. It can be REALLY tough to communicate due to factors like opposite schedules and communication restrictions. Unfortunately, some couples get …
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 …
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 …
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