Here at Mission: Milspouse, we know the added puzzle piece of financial planning the military lifestyle throws at you.
We’re here to help!
Our money savvy bloggers can help you financially prepare for any big obstacle that comes your way.
Whether it’s getting finances in order before a deployment, making those scary money decisions during a PCS, or looking towards future as retirement gets close, Mission: Milspouse has the 411 on the 401K and all things finance.
Here you’ll even find resources to get you on the right path of financial stability, accounting lingo and literacy to advocate for yourself and your dollar, and even how to work the credit card game as a military family.
We help your military money work for you at Mission: Milspouse.
As a military homeowner about to make a PCS move, you’re likely deciding whether you will sell or rent your home. And if you’re selling, you may be thinking about the choice between selling with a real estate agent or taking the DIY approach with a “For Sale By...
If homeownership is your goal, we are here to share some pointers and review the timeline of buying a home.
Military family financial planning is vital for the success of the military family mission. Although it is a partnership between the service member and the spouse, it often works best if one person is the “point person” to manage the everyday financial activities.
There is nothing better, nothing more joyous, than giving during the holidays. The sparkling eyes of children under the tree tearing into packages on Christmas morning; the laughter at grandma’s house as gifts are opened. It all makes your heart swell with joy—except for the holiday spending.
Along comes January and the bills and that joyous heart suddenly drops.
It’s April, and that means Military Saves Month! At First Command, we believe service members and their families deserve a financial future worthy of their service. The primary service we offer military families is financial coaching. And at First Command, financial coaching means we’re going to start by helping you develop a financial plan, which is really your roadmap for five, 10, and 15 years from now.
From a young age I have loved numbers.
I suspect this passion for numbers contributed to my interest in finance. By the time I turned 15 and had my first W-2 job working as a dishwasher, I was ready to start investing in the stock market.
What a different world it was back in 1987. Back then, there was no discount broker, no online, no internet. There were only full service brokers where you had to stop by your broker’s office or phone them and place your order that came with a commission usually in the $30-50 range per trade.
My first investment was made on Oct. 19, 1987, a day in the investment world known as Black Monday, because the Dow Jones Industrial Average would go on to shed 22.6% of its value in one day.
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