Disciplined, considerate, and responsible are characteristics that often describe someone in the military. However, those principles aren’t always the case when it comes down to managing money, especially when those they have multiple deployments and TDYs that take them away from home. Living a life where you are constantly on the move, trying to assimilate […]
No matter how you go about moving across the country it costs money. And while the military pays you to move from point a to point b, it can still feel like you are spending plenty of money out of pocket to make your move happen. Here are the best ways our military family has […]
It’s been said there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Personally, I think security deposits should be added to that list. Whether you rent an apartment or a single-family home, in order to close the lease – you’ll have to plunk down a security deposit. And at times – it can be quite […]
Finding a fantastic bank while you’re in the military may seem simple. You’ll just find one that is military friendly and provides incentives for your business. Simple, right? Not so fast. Some banks offer incentives for military members and even free accounts, but they may not have the best service or rates. Just like after […]
PCS season is quite the whirlwind for military families across the world. You go from the slow agony of waiting for orders to being whisked off to your new duty station before you know it. We all know how stressful a military move can be and how easy it is to overlook things in the […]
Getting ready to PCS or go on a TDY? DTS will be used throughout this process to fund your trip. In this article, you will learn not only what DTS is, but also, why you need it? The Defense Travel System (DTS), is a program that is used to ease the burden of travel for […]
Being a military family is an awesome experience. With frequent moves to different cities, states, and countries you’re probably going to fall under the spell of Wanderlust. You’ll want to spend every available chance to take leave and explore new places, gain new experiences, and interact with different cultures. However, this traveling lifestyle can quickly […]
No matter how temporary, there’s something about making a place feel like home; and when it comes to temporary military housing options, that’s no easy task. Military members and their families aren’t always aware of the resources available to them, which is why we want to make sure everyone knows why crash pads are […]
An Option Above Civilian Solutions If you’re in a military family, then you know what it’s like to be shuffled around the country like an ace in a deck of cards. You may start off at Camp Pendleton in San Diego and end up in some boot camp up near Chicago with freezing wind blowing […]
A crash pad is exactly what it sounds like: a place for people to crash. Crash Pads are widely known for being a furnished apartment or house used by airline crews for temporary lodging between flights. Airline crash pads have a constant flux of tenants and some join the crash pad to spend a night […]