These are only a few of the remote employment opportunities to consider if you’re a military spouse. Evaluate your skill set, interest, and qualifications, and start looking online for positions that offer remote work. You may be surprised at just how many you find. Self-employment While mos...
Military spouses’employment problemshurt not only their families’ current finances, but the effects often snowball to affect their financial future into retirement, according to a new report based on an online poll of 4,118 spouses. Nearly half of those who responded said they ...
Right now, who manages the finances and schedules bill payments in your household? If it is the service member, remember that they may not have an internet connection throughout the deployment. The spouse should be aware of the family’s bills and be able to take over payment plans. ...
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Recent Blog Posts: February 11, 2025 Retired Military Finances 201: 457 Plans. Not Like the Others. Often 457 plans are described as similar to other retirement plans like 401(k), 403(b) and TSP. That isn't exactly the case. If you're a retiring military member headed to work for a...
I do want to point out though that when the recession of 2008 came along, even though we had all this investing experience, even though we knew all the numbers and had done all the cold-hearted and logical analysis of our finances, it still hurts. When you watch the stock market melting...
Looking for ways to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day this year? Keep reading our 10 best tips to help you show your gratitude and love to that special person who's always in your corner.
Request Advance Pay.If you have PCS orders, you can ask for advance payment for up to three months of your basic pay. This may give you some of the money you need to pay for moving expenses upfront before you get the reimbursement or to cover your spouse’s lost income while they loo...
They all come to a really cool lodge in the middle of the woods in Washington state and spend the weekend hanging out, talking finances, drinking beer and roast marshmallows in the campfire. It’s a really good time. But on the last day of Camp Mustache, it’s usually a time when ...
We can say “they should’ve known their bonus was wrong” or give a myriad of ways to place blame at the soldier’s feet. However, when it comes down to it we all know nothing is black and white with military paperwork. In this case, families’ finances were being altered in unimagi...