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
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Enlisted On A Single Income and Rocking It
Hey everybody, I’m still making my way slowly across the country. Today I’m bringing you a guest post from Lauren Cecora. She's going to talk about how she and her husband, an Air Force Staff Sergeant (E-5), live off an E-5 budget. More than live off that budget, actually - how … [Read more...] about Enlisted On A Single Income and Rocking It
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
Summary Sunday for April 29th, 2018
A “Message to Garcia” and Its Impact on My Career Westchase Financial Planning – April 9, 2018 My military readers may be familiar with “Message to Garcia.” If you aren’t, make sure you read the link to the story in this post. Other career types should also read it, but it’s … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for April 29th, 2018
Summary Sunday: Government Shutdown Edition
Yet again we find ourselves in the midst of a government shutdown. I am using today's Summary Sunday to compile a variety of resources to help you through this time. If you know of any others that should be included, please let me know. Guidance for the Continuation of … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday: Government Shutdown Edition