Guest Post: Financial checklist for soon to be deployed military members
My next guest post is by Matt Polsky from the VA Benefit Blog. He is going to be talking about how to prepare financially before a deployment. Horror stories of soldiers accruing debt while serving...
View ArticleSaving Money at Kroger
So for the past couple of weeks I have been trying to get into couponing. I was always the type who would leave the 1-2 coupons I had at home, take the wrong ones to the wrong store or even...
View ArticleOn the road to becoming debt free
Last week at MOPS someone came in to talk about paying off debt and living a debt free lifestyle. He and his wife had 14 children too. He was very inspirational to me. It sounded like he and his wife...
View ArticleSaving Money at Publix
Every since we moved back to the states I have been a little conflicted about which grocery store was cheaper. I had essentially three main options. Kroger, Walmart and the Commissary. I came to the...
View ArticleFinding Alternatives to Military Tuition Assistance
Hoping this post will be of help to some people Finding Alternatives to Military Tuition Assistance Though Congress recently voted 318-109 to restore the military’s Tuition Assistance (TA) program –...
View ArticleShopping For Toys With Groupon Coupons
*This is a sponsored post. I wanted to promote this topic with my readers. All opinions are my own. Shopping For Toys With Groupon Coupons The holidays are coming, Christmas and Hanukkah will be here...
View ArticlePay Down Debt After Active Duty Life
Pay Down Debt After Active Duty Life I am working with Credit Karma® to bring you this #Sponsored Post. In June of 2014, my husband went from active duty Army to the National Guard. This was a big step...
View Article47 Ways to Save Money in the New Year
47 Ways to Save Money in the New Year New year, new goals? Right? We all have them and for a lot of us our goals include saving more money, paying off debt and just being smarter about how we spend the...
View ArticleWe Went to Disneyland Using the Armed Forces Salute
We Went to Disneyland Using the Armed Forces Salute I love Disneyland. I have been over 100 times. I had a pass from the time I was ten until I was eighteen year’s old. Disneyland is one of my favorite...
View ArticleWe Went to Knott’s Berry Farm and Got a Military Discount
We Went to Knott’s Berry Farm and Got a Military Discount Growing up in Southern California, Knott’s Berry Farm was a huge part of my childhood. I have so many fun memories of that place too. Like...
View ArticleFavorite Military Discounts That Military Spouses Love
Favorite Military Discounts That Military Spouses Love Military discounts are the best! Whether it is 10% off at your favorite restaurant or a buy one get one free pass at a local establishment. There...
View ArticleIt’s November! Let’s Go To Outback!
This is a sponsored post! It’s November! Let’s Go To Outback! One of my favorite places to go out to eat is Outback Steakhouse. I love their steaks, the atmosphere, and the Bloomin’ Onion. I...
View Article9 Ways To Save Money On A Super Tight Budget
9 Ways To Save Money On A Super Tight Budget There are many reasons why a military family could be on a tight budget. They could be saving for a PCS, trying to pay off debt, or trying to make their...
View ArticleWhat Military Spouses Need to Know About Military Discounts
I love finding military discounts. My favorite military discount is the one you can get at Disneyland. I feel like you are able to save so much money! Many different places have military discounts,...
View Article7 Truths About Money and Military Life
Having a career in the military can be a great way to provide for your family with a steady paycheck. In addition to basic pay, your service member will also receive BAH, BAS, and other special pays...
View ArticleLet AAFMAA’s $5,000 CAP Loan Help with Your Summer Bucket List
This is a sponsored post by AAFMAA! Let AAFMAA’s $5,000 CAP Loan Help with Your Summer Bucket List By Charlene Wilde AAFMAA Assistant Secretary MilSpouses are nothing if not resourceful. With school...
View ArticleBuilding Up Your Savings During Holiday Shopping
Interested in guest writing on Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life? Visit my Duty Station Guest Posts post for more information. The holiday shopping rush is upon us. If you’re worried this means you’ll need to...
View ArticleMilitary Spouses and Money: What We Should Be Thinking About
The topic of military spouses and money can get pretty heated Despite the fact that life does cost money, asking about money, your service member’s pay, or anything to do with how much money you are...
View ArticleBecoming Financially Ready When Your Spouse Leaves the Military
No one stays in the military forever. That can be an exciting, but also scary thought, especially if you have spent your adult life in military service, or married to a military member. Transitioning...
View ArticleVeteran Homebuyers: A Guide to the Home Buying Process
The transition from military life to civilian life can be difficult, especially if you’re looking to buy a home for the first time. However, the government has provided options that will make your home...
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