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FINANCIAL PLANNING

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.  

Veteran Bonuses by State

Veteran Bonuses by State

by | Jul 8, 2020 | , , ,

When it comes to retiring, ETSing, or leaving the military service to finally put down deep roots, once concern is tax benefits and other privileges. Let us make the research easier for you (though we can’t help with the decision-making). For more information and a detailed account of a specific state’s benefits, click the state name. Please note that eligibility for any of these benefits may depend on residency, military component, and veteran disability status.

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5 Finance Tips for Military Families During COVID-19

5 Finance Tips for Military Families During COVID-19

by | May 14, 2020 | , , ,

Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by First Command. 

By Mark Steffe, CEO/President of First Command

In this unprecedented time in our country, many of us are taking closer look at our personal finances. A global pandemic is new to us all, but First Command has experience coaching military families through the most volatile times. There’s a tendency at times like this to feel a bit helpless, but there are steps you can take now to organize your financial life and ensure that you are on track for your long-term goals.

Here are some suggestions for how to make the most of the current environment.

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AWTR Show #732: ACP- Milspouse Programs + Special Feature with First Command CEO

AWTR Show #732: ACP- Milspouse Programs + Special Feature with First Command CEO

by | Apr 27, 2020 | ,

Hello and welcome, listeners! This is an extra special episode as we don’t have just but TWO empowering resources to share with you. First up,  AWN Commander, Sharita Knobloch, interviews Lucie Piper, who is a USMC veteran spouse and military-focused Social Worker who manages American Corporate Partners’ free mentorship program for active duty military spouses. In the second portion of the show, hear from AWN supporter & sponsor First Command Financial Service President & CEO, Mark Steffe, as he shares empowering information on how military families can respond financially to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Positive Pocket Change

Positive Pocket Change

by | Apr 7, 2020 | , , ,

Over the past month, my husband and I have used more than 15% less spending money than our usual amount. Also, over the past month, one of our personal investment accounts has dropped more than 30%.

I’m guessing I don’t even have to tell you why either happened.

It’s been in the back of my mind for a while now to share some of our favorite little personal finance habits, and now with an added layer of what is going on around us, I felt there was a bit extra to say.

Starting with what I originally wanted to share: I would really like to emphasize that these are our own personal habits. Neither one of us has any sort of financial expertise, but over the past five years or so, we’ve found our shared personal finance groove. A big part of this was reading about personal finance, seeing what stuck out to us, and actually trying some ideas out.

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Financial Literacy for Kids in 3 Simple Lessons

Financial Literacy for Kids in 3 Simple Lessons

by | Feb 28, 2020 | , ,

As parents, one of the most important things we can do for our children is to build financial literacy. After all, if we’re not careful, time can slip away and our children will enter adulthood with no experience managing their own finances.

Use the following lessons as a guide for teaching your children basic financial principles that will help them as they grow into adulthood.

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