If you are PCSing this year, then you’ve come to the right place!
Here at Mission: Milspouse, we’ve faced our fair share of relocations, DITYs, government moves, overseas stints, and everything in between. We’ve been there and done that, and we have the stickers to prove it.
With all that experience, we know how stressful it can be. Packing and loading mean moving all of your belongings—special things, irreplaceable things—and none of us really want things broken or damaged. While we can’t ensure there won’t be casualties of PCS, we can help you prepare to make the move a little smoother.
Check out all of our blog post pertaining to all things PCS. Get ready for some practical tips AND insight into experiences of those who have been there, moved that.
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!
Many people consider their car their baby. And like a baby, it needs good care and proper handling.
So, how can you find a reliable, trustworthy mechanic worthy of your car?
Thirty years ago, it may not have been that hard to find a great mechanic who could open your hood and immediately diagnose the problem. But today’s cars have a lot of computerized components, and without expensive diagnostic equipment, it can be difficult to determine what ails a vehicle.
Melani Scamardo, director of auto advice with USAA, offers these pointers for choosing a mechanic who’s up to the task.
Military families have major financial decisions to make every two or three years: With every PCS, they need to decide whether they will rent or buy a home. While the U.S. Census shows that the average American homebuyer lives in a home they purchase for roughly 13 years, a military family has likely moved at least four or five times during that same period. With such a high rate of moving, why would any military family ever consider buying a home?
In this post-PCS season, I think it’s worth mentioning that every assignment every place you live, comes with bad things. In fact, I’m sure most of us could list off half a dozen things, without even thinking about it, that we don’t like about where we are currently stationed.
The warm summer sunshine often brings leisurely days filled with fun activities. No matter if you’re splashing in the pool or at the beach, planning a picnic in the park, or taking a bicycle ride under a canopy of shade trees, a laid-back schedule offers the perfect opportunity for you and your family to enjoy yourselves.
Last month, I shared the first half of what I deemed an epic list of “backward” PCS tips. (And yes, I’m biased.) My Facebook friends contributed to the humorous list, and now I would like to share the second portion of the how-not-to-PCS strategies. (To get caught up and read the first post in this series, click here)
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