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From job search advice to disaster relief, our Expert bloggers have something for everyone. We have a whole Brigade of military spouse support resources all on one page. Maybe you are looking for rental advice as you PCS, or maybe you need mental health resources. Perhaps you just need a pep talk from a career expert, or maybe you just want to lace up for the Army 10 Miler and need a plan! Find your Expert and let the resource recon begin. Want to know more about the empowering experts behind-the-screen?  All of our Expert profiles are listed on our Band of Blogger page.

3 Credit Score Mistakes That Affect Home Buying

3 Credit Score Mistakes That Affect Home Buying

When it comes to buying a house, it’s no secret that credit scores matter. The higher your scores, the easier your access to the most sought after mortgage terms and interest rates.

To be sure, you don’t need sky-high credit to land a home loan. That’s especially true for VA home loans, which tend to feature more flexible and forgiving credit standards. But a solid credit profile can help maximize your budget and your buying power.

Here’s a look at three common mistakes that can hurt your credit, along with some simple yet concrete solutions.

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5 Essentials Attitudes for Moving Overseas

5 Essentials Attitudes for Moving Overseas

When moving overseas with the military, there are numerous resources dedicated to helping you with the nitty-gritty details: what to pack, what to leave behind in storage, your household goods weight allowance, information about moving with a pet, and even point-by-point details of how to prepare and ship your vehicle. Your overseas sponsor should help you with practical information about the area ahead of time and logistics as you arrive in country.

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Here’s How to Save Energy this Winter

Here’s How to Save Energy this Winter

Nowadays, we’re doing everything we can to save money on our bills, especially our monthly utility costs that can skyrocket during both winter and summer months, in most cases. When it comes to saving electricity, many Americans are switching to more energy-efficient LED bulbs, which can last a whopping 25 times longer than traditional bulbs and use 75% less energy, according to the energy.gov website.

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6 Steps to Get the Most from Your First Duty Station

6 Steps to Get the Most from Your First Duty Station

Congratulations! You have made it through your initial and individual training and arrived at your first duty station. You may still feel new to the military, but you should be filled with the pride of finally being able to practice your military profession. A great experience at your first duty station is a critical step to propel you and your military career to lifelong success.

 We’ve gathered some pointers to help you get the most out of the military experience. For those longer serving military members, this article is a reminder of all that your military installation can do for you.

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7 Tips for Moving…Again

7 Tips for Moving…Again

When you or your partner are on active duty, moving is unavoidable. The fact is, military couples and families have to move—a lot. It’s a part of this life. When you’ve moved multiple times within a few years and can only anticipate more Permanent Change of Stations in your future, learning all the ins-and-outs of moving can mean the difference between a stressful mess and relocation perfection. So, what do you do when your PCS ends up being not-so-permanent?

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4 Types of Landlords to Avoid

4 Types of Landlords to Avoid

Having never owned our own home during my husband’s 17-year military career, we have first-hand knowledge of which types of landlords are out there in the rental market. Although we’ve had very normal and affable homeowners, we’ve also encountered each and every one of the following negatively described homeowners. If you recognize any of these foreboding qualities in landlords, use our experience and move on to the next “For Rent” sign!

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