When Cutting Corners Can Cost You
No one is better at the art of getting by than military families. You’ve become a pro at juggling household bills, managing your military loans and savings, and you’ve even managed to set up an emergency fund for life’s little surprises. You make difficult decisions everyday regarding your finances and you realize that every corner you cut puts more money in your pocket. Unfortunately, all deals are not created equal. To really save money, you’ll need to look at cost versus benefit. Here are some things to remember when...
read moreTill Debt Do Us Part: Having the ‘Money Talk’ Before Marriage
The question, “Will you marry me?” is sometimes a hard one to ask, and a hard one to answer. But once you’ve answered it – or gotten an affirmative answer – there’s a whole a wealth of new questions to address, and not all of them pertain to cake flavors, centerpieces, and honeymoon locations. Money is now, and has almost always been, the No. 1 reason why married couples argue – and often why they split up. It’s often even more contentious for military couples who have to manage a tight budget. So it’s prudent to have...
read moreVeterans Put Their Skills to Use in Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, the victims’ most crucial needs are rescue, cleanup, supply distribution, and infrastructure repair – skills that many members of the armed forces have honed through years of experience. Team Rubicon, a disaster-relief organization formed in the wake of the 2010 Haitian earthquake, puts these skills to use and enables veterans to lend their expertise to a good cause. Since its inception, the group has responded to disasters in Chile, Burma, Pakistan, Sudan, and at home – in Vermont, Maryland,...
read moreCutting the Purse Strings: Dealing with Your Parents’ Finances
For members of the military who are caring for aging parents, it’s often pretty clear when you need to take away the car keys. However, when it comes to money, it’s not always as obvious. Almost one-fourth of those older than age 65 have some type of cognitive impairment. Even those who are experiencing normal “cognitive aging” might be affected by memory lapses and slower thought patterns. What should you look for? Some of the signs that an elderly parent may be struggling with money include: anxiety about the mail and paper clutter...
read more4 Eco-Friendly Money-Savers for Military Families
As a military family, you’ve already made a commitment to defend and protect your country. The job is not without sacrifices, but the rewards are great. The same can be said for making a commitment to the environment. By implementing theses eco-friendly home improvements now, you can save plenty of money in the long run and reduce the negative effects to our planet. 1. Buy Energy Star appliances – Replace your outdated washer, hot water heater, dishwasher, and refrigerator with energy-efficient models. Each appliance you replace will...
read moreArmy Embraces Social Media to Let Soldiers Tell Their Stories
Every job has its own frustrations, but the frustrations and obstacles of a life in the military are unique. The U.S. Army is helping soldiers work out these frustrations through the use of social media: Army Strong Stories is a blog created to allow soldiers, family members, friends, and supporters to share “unfiltered perspectives” on their lives. As potential Army recruits become more sophisticated about what military life can offer, Army officials believe it’s important that they are shown a picture of how things really are –...
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