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10.02.2023 By Krystel Spell
HOW SERVICE MEMBERS CAN PREPARE FOR A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Facing the prospect of a government shutdown naturally brings a wave of uncertainty. When discussions arise about potent...
08.01.2023
4 WAYS SERVICE MEMBERS CAN JUMPSTART THEIR EMERGENCY FUND
Being prepared for the unexpected is vital for military individuals and their families. By having an emergency savings f...
By Krystel Spell
Renting 101 For Service Members and Their Families
Transitioning between homes is a frequent reality for military families. With each move comes the decision to buy or ren...
05.25.2023 By Krystel Spell
Finding the Right Lender for Military Home Buyers
Embarking on the path to homeownership is an exciting endeavor for anyone, but as a military homebuyer, finding the righ...
05.18.2023 By Krystel Spell
6 Money Saving Reasons You Should Use the VA Loan When Buying A Home
The VA loan program is a great benefit of military service that provides many money saving options and empowers military...
12.20.2022 By Amy Miller, AFC® and Krystel Spell
FOLLOW THE 30/40/30 RULE TO MAKE THE MOST OF A MILITARY WINDFALL
Windfalls come in many forms – inheritance, tax return, military bonus, military backpay or maybe a lottery winning. Som...
12.08.2022 By Amy Miller, AFC® and Krystel Spell
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SETTING A MONTHLY MILITARY MONEY DATE
A money date is an opportunity to talk openly and honestly about your day-to-day finances and your short- and long-term ...
07.21.2022 By Krystel Spell
6 Steps to Establishing a Spending and Savings Plan for Your Military Lifestyle
The finances of military service members and their families are unique because not only must you account for regular eve...
07.21.2022 By Krystel Spell
10 Ways To Earn Extra Money For Military Families
You’ve created a Spending and Savings Plan, aka “a budget,” and realized you need to increase the income coming into you...
Homeownership Checklist
Buying your first home? Use this checklist to prepare for each phase of buying a home.
06.01.2022 By Krystel Spell
A List of Unexpected Costs Associated with Buying a Home
Don't get caught with unexpected costs! Here's a list of unexpected costs that you may not be aware of of when buying a...
04.01.2022 By Military Saves Team
Inexpensive Things To Do With Your Military Family
April is the Month of the Military Child, so it’s a great time to go out for family-friendly activities. With long hours...
