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Resources for Military Families during the COVID-19 Crisis

Written by Lila Quintiliani · 19 March 2020

The current COVID-19 pandemic has created quite a bit of confusion and a considerable amount of panic. It’s hard for military families to know where to turn and who to trust. So, we have put together a list of reliable resources and information on several topics.

How to Keep Financially Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak

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Written by Lila Quintiliani · 11 March 2020

The current COVID-19 outbreak is not only a public health concern, it also has far-reaching financial impacts. I’ll leave the topic of market volatility to the experts, but there are still plenty of things you can do to stay financially healthy during the current Coronavirus outbreak.

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

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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

Written by Lila Quintiliani · 30 January 2020

Sometimes preparing for your tax appointment can be the most daunting part of filing a tax return. We’re here to help. Use this checklist for a seamless tax preparation appointment.

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

Four Tips for Getting Ready for a Deployment by Lila Quintiliani

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When You Start Small, Saving is Easy

Written by Lila Quintiliani | August 12, 2019

When Attiyya first got married, she and her Marine husband had just graduated from college and were focused on paying off student loan debt. They had both attended private schools and had sizeable loans. Then three months after the wedding, the couple found out they were pregnant with their first child.

The first year of their marriage, says Attiyya, was a balancing act between paying down debt and saving for the future.

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.”

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.