Basic Budgeting Tips for Military Families
Budgeting can look different for each family and each situation. That’s why I brought Jenna to share her tips on where to start!
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A Quick Guide to OHA (Overseas Housing Allowance)
While living overseas with your service member, you can receive an allowance to put towards your private housing costs. Learn more here!
The Best Financial Programs for Military Families
Each branch of the military has an official program that helps military families with financial support and readiness. Find them all here!
What You Should Know About the Military TSP
As a spouse, you are not required to know anything about the TSP, aka the Thrift Savings Plan. But I recommend having a basic knowledge!
PPM or HHG: Which move is better?
Read on for all things military move, from what your options look like, to the types available based on where you are moving (CONUS or OCONUS).
Free and Reasonable Ideas for Self Care
For so long, I have detested the phrase “self care”. It is so often associated with bubble baths and candles, and while I love those things, what really helps me is taking care of my mind. I have learned that when I am running on empty, I can’t fill anyone else up. There is literally …
On or Off Base Housing: Which is Better?
You found out your next military assignment. Next comes the hurdle of choosing where in the area you are going to live. On base? Or off base? Luckily, in most situations, you will have the chance to choose. (Some of the exceptions include short, unaccompanied trainings or TDY’s, as well as limited on base housing …
Quick Guide to BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing)
BAH stands for Basic Allowance for Housing. It is given separately from your monthly or bimonthly income, and is designed to partially cover housing expenses. Who is eligible to receive BAH? All service members stationed permanently at a duty station/base in the United States can receive BAH. This is the same for all branches. If …
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