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A few months ago, my husband I found out he was going to PCS to Korea. (You can read a little bit more about that here.) We struggled with whether or not I should go with him or stay behind. After all, if you go to Korea with your spouse and are able to get command sponsorship, your time there extends from one year to two (or longer). Though if you go non-command sponsored you are there for just a year, but it is a much more expensive choice.
One of the biggest obstacles for people looking to go back to school is funding. But that doesn’t necessarily need to be the case. There are plenty of scholarships available out there for many different people. In fact, the MyCAA program can provide military spouses up to $4,000 to advance their education.
Less than 20% of eligible candidates actually take advantage of the MyCAA program, which means thousands of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed. Don’t miss this opportunity!
We all know that rocking this military spouse life is rewarding. It is an adventure. But you know what? Sometimes that adventure can daggum stress us out. I personally believe that a PCS can be one of the most stressful events of our military lives.
So much coordination, so few answers.
I’ve written several times now about my life as a mother—all the ups and downs and ins and outs that came with the arrival of my little boy last fall. But, there’s another person who is an absolutely indispensable part of the Reynolds “Baby Raising Team.” My husband. My child’s dad.
You’ve likely heard how important credit is when borrowing funds for a large purchase. It helps to think of it like this: They are a package deal, like tape to wrapping paper. If the tape isn’t strong, the wrapping paper won’t hold.
Creative examples aside, building and maintaining a strong credit score is one of the best financial moves you can make. Creditworthiness plays a vital role in any large purchase, and if you plan to make a major purchase in your lifetime, such as a vehicle or home, you’ll need to know what affects your credit and how to keep your credit in good standing.
Dr. Leslie Morland was a guest on Army Wife Network Talk Radio recently and spoke about the Anger and Irritability Management Skills course created by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist veterans and service members with the transition from military to civilian life. She and her colleague, Dr. Carolyn Greene, also with VA, shared more about the course, its features, and who it benefits.
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