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Milestones in family and military life affect your financial resources, goals and priorities. Pick an event for timely tips from military finance pros.

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MilLife Events

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New to the Military

Congratulations on beginning your military career. Get to know the basics of military finances so you can march forward with confidence.
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Moving (PCS)

Military life means frequent moves. Position yourself for smooth transitions with pro tips to protect your finances.
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Preparing for Deployment

You need to consider these things before deployment to fortify your finances.
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Returning From Deployment

Take these steps after deployment to prepare your finances for the shifts ahead.
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Transitioning Out

Learn the ins and outs of transitioning from the military to make the shift to civilian life go smoothly.
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Military Survivor Benefits

When a Service member makes the ultimate sacrifice, the Defense Department stays committed to their family. Explore support for survivors.

General Life Events

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Just Married

Getting married in the military brings exciting new experiences and challenges. Discover benefits, planning strategies, financial tips, and more.
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Divorcing

Divorce isn’t easy, but it presents you with a unique opportunity to grow and build resilience as an individual. Get tips to make the money side of things as painless as possible.
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Becoming a Parent

Welcoming a child into your family is exciting! Get tips on how to adjust to being a new parent in the military so you can stay financially ready.
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Caregiver Financial Journey

Learn how you can build a brighter financial future – for you and the person you care for.
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