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Eight Tips to Help You Save at the Commissary (or Any Grocery Store!)

Savings Tips Budget Spending Plan

Written by Lila Quintiliani · 24 February 2020

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average family with two young children can spend around $1,050 on groceries per month. Food and household necessities make up a huge chunk of most military families’ spending plans, so shopping wisely can really make a difference.

Three FREE (We Promise!) Ways to File Your Taxes

Written by Lila Quintiliani · 30 January 2020

Did you know there are ways to file your taxes for FREE? No strings attached. Free tax preparation is an easy way to save lots of cash during tax season. The average cost of commercial tax return preparation is around $220, but some taxpayers pay well above that for a simple tax return.

Tips to Prepare You for Your Tax Preparation Appointment by Lila Quintiliani

Five Things the IRS Will NEVER Do by Lila Quintiliani

Split It! Have a Plan for Your Refund by Lila Quintiliani

Tips to Save Money AND Heartache This Tax Season by Lila Quintiliani

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Written by Guest Blogger | September 30, 2014
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers the same types of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401(k) plans. Sign up or get more info at tsp.gov

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Making Saving Automatic Leads to Personal Success

Written by Lila Quintiliani | May 27, 2020

Ryan’s savings journey started when he was an active duty airman. Frequent deployments and temporary duty assignments gave him the opportunity to save. By the time he transitioned out of active duty, he had built up a healthy rainy-day fund and had started to aggressively save for retirement.

Involving Kids in Family Finances

Written by | April 19, 2019

One of the best lessons we can share with our kids is about money. By middle school, kids should have a good understanding of how money works as well as the importance of saving.

Setting a Goal Leads to Success

Written by Super User | May 24, 2019

Growing up, Marisa’s dad had always talked about saving first, but she said she didn’t really internalize it until much later. “I was drifting along with no plan, carrying a little bit of revolving debt, saving some money here and there, but without a real plan for it.”