Military Life
This is the era where everything is being digitized. The same goes for money. Plastic money, such as debit and credit cards are vastly used in the market. Carrying cards is convenient as it is a hassle to always carry a large amount of cash with oneself, especially on trips to a foreign country. However, the easy thing is not …
Military Life
With graduation season in full-swing, we’re surrounded by so much excitement about traditional graduation that military school graduations often get lost in the fray. We all know that military school is no walk in the park. It’s an institution like any other high school, though there’s a rigorous emphasis on discipline and structure. Contrary to common misconceptions, military schools prioritize …
Military Life
As civilians, it’s hard to understand the many challenges veterans face after service. Adjusting to civilian life might seem easy from the outside, but this process is much more complicated when you consider the many difficulties faced by veterans in today’s world. Returning to “normal” life is in many ways just another battle, and it takes teamwork, motivation, and dedication …
Military Life
Veterans Day is on the horizon, and it’s the perfect time of year to remember the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served our country. This is a day to thank all of the veterans who have served in the United States armed forces, as well as to reach out to the veterans in our lives who might be …
Military Life
People always praised soldiers. It has been that way since the first weapons and armors were made. Even these days, people still admire everyone who joins the military. They see a man in uniform dating a young and beautiful woman and they say “good for him, he deserves a perfect wife who will wait for him to return from the …
Military Life
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 that created the “Blended Retirement System” or BRS was passed by Congress to replace the “High-3 Legacy” was signed into law on Nov 25, 2015, by President Obama. Both the BRS and “High-3 Legacy” retirement options bring two slightly varied systems. One is offering more upfront money and the other is offering long-term …
Military Life
Military spouses are living in a truly exciting time when more job opportunities are available to them than ever. Remote work and part-time positions, as well as education and training opportunities catered to fit the unique aspects of military life, have opened today’s spouses to a new world of opportunity. Additionally, many companies are making pledges to hire more military …
Military Life
My husband is still in the forces, and we’ve been so blessed with our strong emotional bond and support we give each other. Our marriage and children have helped him immensely with dealing with his challenging career path. However, so many veterans end up with all sorts of emotional trouble during and especially after leaving the forces. Many end up homeless …
Military Life
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, anyone with kids will tell you that, but when it comes to moms, things tend to be a bit more complicated. Moms are under a lot of pressure to find a balance between parenting, housework, and their jobs, and as a result, their finances can take a blow. It doesn’t matter if you’re …
Military Life
When you hear the word budget, it might conjure a small sense of panic. After all, sticking to a budget means forgoing all the fun things in life like occasionally dining out or vacationing as a family, and being able to spend your hard-earned money on things you love, right? Wrong. Personal finance software helps you create goals to keep …
