Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
Budget-Friendly Autumn Adventures for Military Families
Even Autumn fall-season Grinches can’t entirely ignore the happiness that brisk morning walks with crunchy leaves bring after a long, sweltering summer.
Welcoming a New Pet
When considering a second pet, you must ask yourself a couple of questions: Are we ready for a second pet? Is it the right time?
My husband and I had been talking about getting a second cat, mainly as a playmate and companion for our resident cat, for probably a good year now. The timing never seemed right.
Developing a Flair for Flexibility
I am a planner.
Few things get me more excited than having a game plan for the day, complete with a to-do list. (Confession: If I accomplish something not on my to-do list, I have been known to write it down, then immediately mark it off. I know. I’m kind of a nerd. I’m okay with it.)
5 Benefits to Budgeting
You are probably tired of hearing the word “budget,” and how Congress is handling our nation’s money, and how the budget cuts will be affecting us as military families. The future feels very uncertain, and we might feel out of control if this is where we mainly put our focus.
Our 5th Homecoming
I am, what I guess you would call, a “seasoned spouse.” We have been an Army family for quite a while. It seems like only yesterday that I was sending my husband off for his first deployment. I was young, scared, and pregnant with our first child. I’m a little older now, but I am still learning new things every day about this military life.
Field Problem: TRICARE Standard vs. Prime
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband left for basic Feb. 3, and of course, all of this is new to me. What do you think of the insurance? I know there is standard and prime. What are the differences, and which is better?
Heaven, Army spouse
3 Tips for Tax Time
According to the old Army cadence, “They give you a $100 and take back $99.” April 15, tax deadline day, is quickly approaching and hopefully you can get some of the $99 back.
Personally, I was fired from doing our personal income taxes a couple years ago after failing to mail our payment to the IRS. In my defense, I did the return, wrote the check, addressed the envelope, and put the postage on it. Unfortunately, it didn’t make it from my desk to the mailbox.
That was an expensive lesson to learn, although I’m not that sad about no longer being “in charge” of the tax filing…
Which category do you fall into? Are you procrastinating because you moved last year and don’t remember where you put all the receipts and other important tax papers? Or, are you the organized person who is the first person in line the day your installation tax center opens?
If you’re like many and procrastinating or finding that frequent moves cause confusion at tax time, these tips and resources might help this year and in the future.
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