Honoring Military Spouses – Celebrating the Financial Strength Behind the Uniform
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 are the backbone of military families. As a proud military spouse myself, I know firsthand the challenges and triumphs of this unique lifestyle – especially when it comes to managing family finances.
The Hidden Role of Military Spouses: Family CFOs
In many military families, the spouse is managing the budget, paying the bills, planning for the future, and finding creative ways to make ends meet through each military move, deployment and career transition. It’s not just a “chore”, it’s a vital leadership role that keeps our military households strong and stable.
Behind every plan and paycheck there’s a hundred small decisions that keep a family strong. These essential financial skills are often caught not taught. We often learn by doing – searching unfamiliar terms, calling TRICARE or DFAS for the third time this week, or figuring out how to file taxes from a new duty station. But the good news is, you don’t have to do it alone! The military community is a strong network of support, and we’ve curated a few helpful resources to share and support military spouses everywhere.
Free Resources for Military Families
1. Military OneSource provides 24/7 comprehensive support for MilLife including:
2. Our life events section offers financial education to support spouses along their life journey from having a child to preparing for a deployment all the way through transition from the military.
3. Military Spouse Advocacy Network brings resources together to provide a structured and personal approach through a one-of-a-kind peer-to-peer mentorship experience.
4. InDependent is a wellness community built by military spouses for military spouses. They create accessible opportunities for spouses to focus on their health and wellness amidst military life.
Your Financial Leadership Matters
You are not just “holding things down” — you are building the foundation your family stands on. Whether you’re paying off debt, saving for your kids’ education, or just managing this month’s grocery bill with precision, you’re doing incredible work.
Today, we celebrate YOU — for all the roles you play, especially the ones that often go unseen.
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Share this blog with other military spouses. Let’s lift each other up!
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