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Saving Money using On-Base Services

Need a new dress for an upcoming promotion, ALS graduation or military ball? Check to see if your base has a Cinderella’s closet! Need some general household items? Check the Thrift store on base, or the Airman’s Attic! Utilize on-base support groups Most bases provided a wide variety of services Read more…

By Carrera, 5 yearsJuly 3, 2020 ago
Family Matters

Big Wedding, Civil Ceremony, or Both?

After you’ve popped the question, there’s another question that many military couples ask–should we go for a courthouse wedding before the big ceremony?

By Carrera, 5 yearsJune 19, 2020 ago
Money Talk

Two Ways to Save: Active vs. Passive

Saving money can be hard, but it can be achieved in various ways. Saving doesn’t always look like stashing cash under your mattress for the apocalypse, there are other ways to save too–read on to find out how!

By Carrera, 5 yearsJune 5, 2020 ago
Family Matters Money Talk

Buying vs. Owning a Home

Owning Real Estate in every place you’re stationed is a great idea, right? Well…that’s not exactly the case. Read more to see the difference between buying and owning a home!

By Carrera, 5 yearsMay 29, 2020 ago
Family Matters Mentorship Moment

5 Easy Ways to Get Connected to a New Place

Moving to a new place is always intimidating–but you can take some measures to make the process easier, and even fun! Read on to learn how to get connected on your next change of station.

By Carrera, 5 yearsMay 27, 2020 ago
Money Talk

How Much Should I Save for an Emergency Fund?

Ok, I get it, having a “rainy day” fund is crucial–but how much should I be saving? Is there such thing as having too much of a security net? Read more to find out!

By Carrera, 5 yearsMay 15, 2020 ago
Family Matters

6 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone Who’s Had a Miscarriage

Being there for someone who has just experienced the loss of a miscarriage can be difficult. While you may not always know what to say, here are some tips on what to avoid.

By Carrera, 5 yearsMay 1, 2020 ago
Family Matters Money Talk

Do I Need Life Insurance?

Life insurance–it’s something we always hear, and figure must be covered by the SGLI thing we signed up for. But is it enough? Read on to see why your family may be at risk if you do not have your affairs in order.

By Carrera, 5 yearsApril 17, 2020 ago
Money Talk

The 3 Best Places to Store an Emergency Fund

Where Should I Keep My Emergency Fund? There are many great options available to store your emergency fund, but there is only one hard and fast rule that you must stick by, if you are going to succeed in saving (and keeping) your emergency fund… NEVER, I repeat NEVER, keep Read more…

By Carrera, 5 yearsApril 3, 2020 ago
Money Talk

What is an Emergency Fund?

Applying the 5 P’s to life — prior proper planning prevents poor performance — can turn an emergency into an inconvenience

By Carrera, 5 yearsMarch 22, 2020 ago

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