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    August 17, 2022

    How to Get Your Finances Ready for Military Retirement

    Military Life

    Military retirement changes life in big ways. The service member is leaving a long-term career, you may move, and your income will be different. Being prepared for the financial changes can help make ...

    August 12, 2022

    15 Easy Ways to Make Connections at Your Child's New School

    Military Life

    If you’re looking to make fast friends and connections in your community, look no further than your children’s schools. It’s the easiest place to meet friends and neighbors with like-minded goals: imp...

    June 06, 2022

    Get Outdoors Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Military Life

    Whether you're setting out to a nearby destination or taking a trip to explore the Pacific Northwest, take a look at a few ideas for your next outdoor adventure near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

    June 03, 2022

    5 Creative Alternatives to Backyard Swingsets for Military Families

    Military Life

    Military families have options for purchasing patio furniture and play equipment that is affordable, age appropriate, and light enough to move on each PCS! Check out five alternatives to swingsets to ...

    June 01, 2022

    Where to Live After Military Retirement: Home Search Tips

    Military Life

    No matter your final destination as you face military retirement, you’ll need somewhere to live. Use these tips to find your forever home in a state that has the perfect quality of life and finance-fr...

    May 09, 2022

    3 Strategies to Meet Your Financial Goals

    Military Life

    It can be difficult to think too far into the future when handling your finances. Here are three strategies to help meet your bigger financial goals, starting now!

    May 06, 2022

    22 Things Military Spouses Never Say During Deployment

    Military Life

    If you're a military spouse who's been through a couple of deployments, you know there are things you just won't say. What would you add to this list?

    April 08, 2022

    Celebrate Military Kids During April, Month of the Military Child!

    Military Life

    April is designated the Month of the Military Child. How will you celebrate your military kids this month?

    April 04, 2022

    7 Restaurants to Try in Springfield, Virginia

    Military Life

    What more could you want than great neighbors, good schools, and an easy commute? The answer is— delicious food! Springfield, Virginia, delivers not only the national chains you’ve depended on during ...

    February 23, 2022

    Which PCS Move Expenses Are Tax Deductible?

    Military Life

    What if all the military allowances don't cover your PCS move expenses? A special section of the US tax law allows active duty military members who move on PCS orders to deduct unreimbursed moving exp...

    January 05, 2022

    BAH Changes and Updates for 2022

    Military Life

    Every year we see the BAH fluctuate, sometimes in our favor and sometimes, not so much. And this year might be the most anticipated one yet as the housing market continues to be challenging. 

    December 03, 2021

    What to Know About Being a Geo-Bachelor

    Military Life

    It's not rare for a military member to live as a geo-bachelor for a time. If your family is currently going through a geographical separation, here's what you need to know!