From June 2011 until March 2014, I was flying solo with my budget, but this month, that all changed. Mark and I have now merged our finances and have begun budgeting together.
10 Tips on Making Your First Joint Budget
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Fast fact: Our blog will publish it’s 3000th (yes, you read that right!) blog post in 2023. All of the content is brought to you by empowered experience volunteer bloggers and insightful expert bloggers. You name a topic that a military spouse or organization could write about, we’ve probably got it. Current topics include PCS, deployment, parenting, finances, solidarity, humor, milspouse experiences, expert advice, and more. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always join us as a blogger to share your story!
I’m a Proud Military Brat
Where are you from?
That’s the conundrum of military brats everywhere.
Field Problem: Preparing for a Parent to Leave
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband is leaving for basic in a few weeks. Between basic and AIT, he will be gone about eight months. We have a 2-year-old and a 15-month-old. I am wanting some advice on how to prepare and make the separation easier on my oldest. I know this isn’t a deployment by any stretch of the imagination, but communication will be limited. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Bethany, Army spouse
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
Although tax season is often the most dreaded time of year, many consumers actually look forward to getting what’s owed to them, particularly since in recent years the average federal income tax refund has been in the $3,000 range.
Have You Done Your (Interview) Homework?
hose of you who have read my book know that one of the central themes is the impact that knowledge has on the success or failure of an interview: knowledge of self, knowledge of the position, and knowledge of the company.
Today’s column focuses on the third of the three: you must research a company before an interview.
Families Unite!
April is the Month of the Military Child and that makes me happy!
During the past 12 years of helping military families stay connected and close, I’ve come to meet and cherish many military children. We’ve worked and played together, and I swear, their laughter is louder and their eyes are more “sparkly,” probably because they come from a proud culture.
But, I also know that their tears come from unknown places down deep.
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