Today I've got a guest post for you on a topic you don't see discussed much online - dual military couples. Matthew, a fellow blogger and one half of a dual-mil USMC enlisted couple, is going to talk about the financial benefits of their situation. I gotta say - I knew it could … [Read more...] about The Incredible Financial Benefits of Dual Military Couples
Military Allowances
The Joint Travel Regulations
We are going to have a relatively quick post today. Why? Because the topic I'm introducing (the Joint Travel Regulations) is actually a massive program. Way too much to cover in one post. This post is just to let you know that the JTR exists, show you where to find it, and let … [Read more...] about The Joint Travel Regulations
A Civilian’s Guide To Understanding Military Pay And Allowances
A few weeks ago, a family member who is into personal finance but not in the military suggested I write a post about how pay and allowances work in the military, but written for a civilian audience so they can better understand this complicated, mysterious system. And … [Read more...] about A Civilian’s Guide To Understanding Military Pay And Allowances
What I’ve Been Up To Lately
I’ve been pretty quiet for the last few weeks, so I thought I’d take a moment to tell you what’s been going on in my world. Don’t worry – there are financial tie-ins for most of it, so this post will have some money stuff scattered throughout. First off, work has just been … [Read more...] about What I’ve Been Up To Lately
Don’t Make Military Career Decisions Based On Dollars And Not Sense
BLUF: If you are hating life while trying to be financially responsible, you are doing it wrong. Not a military member? Stick around. These words apply to any job. This is a pure opinion piece. The views expressed within do not represent the views of the United States … [Read more...] about Don’t Make Military Career Decisions Based On Dollars And Not Sense