Each year on MilSpouse Appreciation Day, we take time to recognize the strength, sacrifice and resilience of military spouses. From frequent moves to holding down the financial fort, military spouses …
Category: Family
When the Job You Need Doesn’t Fit the Life You Live
Wednesday April 30, 2025
As a military or veteran caregiver, you face daily challenges, like maintaining meaningful employment, that often go unseen by others. Personal and professional goals don’t stop when caregiving starts, but …
The Tariffs Are Here: 5 Money Moves for Military Families
Friday April 04, 2025
New tariffs announced by President Trump took effect this week. While there’s ongoing debate about their long-term economic impact, many economists agree that in the short term, Americans will likely …
Five Money Lessons Every Parent Can Teach
Wednesday March 26, 2025
As parents, we strive to give our children the best start in life, and that includes teaching them about money. This might seem like just another task on your to-do …
Make Today ‘Day One,’ Not ‘One Day’
Friday September 13, 2024
September is National Preparedness Month; a friendly reminder to prepare for everything Mother Nature can throw your way. Whether it’s hurricane season, a tornado, fire, flood, or other natural disaster, …
Money on Your Mind?
Wednesday September 11, 2024
It may be true that “money can’t buy happiness,” but how you manage money can impact your mental health. In the wake of Suicide Prevention Month, I want to shed …
Jingle All the Way to Savings This Holiday Season
Thursday September 14, 2023
Fall is by far my favorite season! Football is back, the weather is cooling off and our family is settling back into a routine. I often get caught up in …
Back-to-School on a Budget: Schooling Your Teens
Friday August 18, 2023
Want to feel old? Go back-to-school shopping with your teen like I recently did. You’ll learn the latest fashion trends, hairstyles, and lingo to make the upcoming school year a …
Went to Bed Carefree, Woke Up a Caregiver
Thursday April 06, 2023
Life is uncertain. Life is unpredictable. We’ve heard this many times but most of us never really understand the true meaning until something happens to change the course of our …