I imagine that most of us have been in this position at some point in our lives: figuring out exactly how many bills to pay so that you can still eat until the next paycheck comes in. … [Read more...]
Savings Deposit Program
December 16, 2008 | KateHave you heard of the Department of Defense Savings Deposit Program (SDP)? This high-yield savings account is a benefit of serving in areas that authorize the receipt of Hostile Fire/Imminent … [Read more...]
More Discounts, and Bigger Ones, too!
December 15, 2008 | KateMilitary.com is working with their sponsors and other companies to improve the quantity and quality of the discounts offered through Military.com. Click here for the main discount page, then … [Read more...]
Benefits with Your Credit Cards
December 14, 2008 | KateWe often talk about the costs and problems with credit cards, but they can also offer some benefits as well. However, here's an excellent segment from CBS News' Early show that talks about the … [Read more...]
5 Money Mistakes that Smart People Make
December 14, 2008 | KateElsewhere on Military.com, 5 Money Mistakes that Smart People Make is short and useful! I know that I'm especially guilty of number 1 and number 4. I easily stress over small expenses, … [Read more...]
I'm Back (Thankfully)
December 14, 2008 | KateI just wanted to say that I've fixed both my internet connection, and my issues with Typepad (the service that we use to write this blog) and things should return to normal around here. The last … [Read more...]
Quotable: Thomas Jefferson
December 12, 2008 | Kate"The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money." … [Read more...]
USAA Webinar: Planning Your Retirement in Today's Economy
December 12, 2008 | KateUSAA often produces "webinars," which are presentations that are shown over the internet. In addition to watching (and participating) during the designated time, they are also … [Read more...]
New Scholarship!
December 10, 2008 | KateFrom Military.com's Military Report, a new scholarship from the University of Maryland University College:University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced a new scholarship fund to assist … [Read more...]
Financial Readiness Challenge Events
December 10, 2008 | KateWould you like a little in-person financial education? Do you have specific questions and wonder who to ask? Well, the Department of Defense has something just for you! In … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Safeguard your Card
December 09, 2008 | KateLast week, the bank called to say that they believed that my husband's credit card information had been compromised. They were wrong, thankfully, but it got me thinking about my credit cards and … [Read more...]
Let Me Know…
December 08, 2008 | KateThis blog is published with TypePad, which is upgrading it service. I seem to be having trouble linking properly right now, and I'm discovering a lot of broken links. If you find any, will … [Read more...]
Need a Washer and Dryer?
December 08, 2008 | KateOne of the ups and downs of military life is that sometime you need washer and dryer, and sometimes you don't. I'm guessing that military people probably buy (and sell) more washing machines during … [Read more...]
Free Antibiotics from Publix
December 07, 2008 | KateWow! If you're in the southeast (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee) and you live near a Publix, you can take advantage of their offer to fill prescriptions for selected … [Read more...]
