It seems kind of obvious, especially if you've been married for a while. An article posted at the New York Times.com last month states The Key to Wedded Bliss? Money Matters. It has … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Residency Relief Act
October 11, 2008 | KateOver at Military Etc, Homefront 6 has written a fantastic post on the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act. Currently under consideration in the House of Representatives, this piece of … [Read more...]
The Case for Separate Credit Cards
October 10, 2008 | KateToday, I'm going to tell you why I think that you and your spouse should have separate credit card accounts. I know that there are some people who will disagree with me, and others who believe … [Read more...]
Education Essential Intel
October 08, 2008 | KateIf you're trying to go to college, I'm sure that you are thinking about the best ways to pay for it. Military.com has a wonderful resource for information about the finances of education: … [Read more...]
Wishing I Was Army. And Overseas. And…
October 08, 2008 | KateThanks to Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife, I just learned about the Army Emergency Relief's fantastic Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program (OSEAP). It seems that … [Read more...]
Free Online Magazine: Military Money
October 07, 2008 | KateMilitary Money is a magazine and website devoted to financial information for military families. You can subscribe to their online edition for free...just go to Military Money and click on the … [Read more...]
Less Mail? Sometimes, It's a Good Thing
October 06, 2008 | KateIs your mailbox a minefield of alluring credit card offers and enticing catalogs? Even when you have a lot of self control, those offers can be enticing. Plus, the credit card offers can … [Read more...]
Renters Insurance? You Need It, and You CAN Afford It
October 05, 2008 | KateInsurance is important, there is no doubt about it. Car insurance, health insurance, life insurance and disability insurance are all part of a good financial plan. One insurance that is … [Read more...]
New Checking Option from Navy Federal
October 04, 2008 | KateI was over at Navy Federal Credit Union's website today, and I noticed a bit on the home page advertising their new Active Duty Checking Account. This account requires a regular direct deposit … [Read more...]
Christmas Already? The Tree, and Entertaining
October 03, 2008 | KateFor many families, the tree is a huge part of the Christmas tradition. Buying it, decorating it, looking at the pretty lights - all these things contribute to the holiday excitement, and the … [Read more...]
Don't Buy New!
October 02, 2008 | KateIt's rather hard to survive without buying anything, however, many things that you can buy used and save a lot of money. In her article at MSN Money, Liz Pulliam Weston explains the 10 … [Read more...]
Pulling Together Pennies in a Pinch
October 01, 2008 | KateEvery once in a while, we all need to pull together some cash or other spendable assets quickly. Here are five quick and relatively painless ways to find money fast: Gather up your change. … [Read more...]
Christmas Already? Ways To Save (Installment 3)
October 01, 2008 | KateI hope that you've found the Christmas posts helpful so far. Today, I'm going to hit on cards and decorating. For me, decorating is the little expense that slowly eats into my holiday … [Read more...]
Coming to You For Free: The YMCA
September 30, 2008 | KateI've just heard the most amazing news. The Department of Defense is partnering with the Armed Forces YMCA to help pay for memberships at YMCAs throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. … [Read more...]
