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Military

When it comes to military personal finance, there is a unique set of difficulties AND benefits involved.  These topics help to shine a light on some of those that will help you with money management while in the military.

Note: Some posts are not specifically for military families, but will include a military-related tips.

Make More Money

  • Best Side Hustles For Active Duty Military Members
  • 7 Military Spouse-Owned Businesses

 

Saving Money

  • Budget-Friendly Deployment Necessities For Your Packing List
  • Saving Money In The Military: 38 Tips By Milsos
  • Military SCRA Benefit: Easy Way to Lower Your Debt!
  • Top 5 Common Financial Mistakes by Service Members
  • 10 Strategies For Saving Money On Deployment
  • Finding the Best Car Rental Prices

 

Military Budgeting

  • Military Family Budget Worksheet
  • 40 Cheap Living Tips: Living Cheaply Made EASY

 

Military Money

  • All About Military Pay Dates And More
  • The Payroll Tax Deferral And How To Budget For It
  • Are Military Members Rich? No, But Here’s How To Be
  • Military SCRA Benefit: Easy Way to Lower Your Debt!
  • Do You Get More Military Pay For Dependents? Yes, But Not Exactly.

Thrift Savings Plan: What is TSP?

April 26, 2022 by Martina
Thrift savings plan text and clock picture with retirement plan circled

A TSP is what the federal government offers instead of a 401(k). Do you know what a TSP is and how it works? I knew it was a retirement plan, but my family went years without knowing how to properly utilize this great benefit.

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PCSing Overseas: Checklist & Monetary Entitlements

December 11, 2022August 20, 2021 by Martina
Travel items with the ttle "PCSing Overseas" overlaid

Congratulations! If you’ve landed on this post, you probably have received orders for moving overseas or are interested in it. Some people don’t want to PCS overseas, but it can be the most amazing and enriching experience.

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Do You Get More Military Pay For Dependents? Yes, But Not Exactly.

December 8, 2021February 11, 2021 by Martina
Title: Military pay with dependents over image of kids and adult legs on grass

Many people have heard that personnel with dependents in the military get increased pay. While that is true, exactly how that works isn’t widely understood.

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Create A Military Family Budget: Free Worksheet

December 11, 2022January 5, 2021 by Martina
Military Family Budget

As a Navy family, my husband and I have saved thousands of dollars over the years by using a military budget worksheet similar to the one below. Well… technically, it was more basic and just a note created in the app of my cellphone. But isn’t paper and pen so much better? Anyways… It wasn’t … Read more

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Budget-Friendly Deployment Necessities For Your Packing List

December 11, 2022December 12, 2020 by Martina
Deployment necessities

Here it is, time to go on deployment. This may be your first or one out of many, but it always helps to have a deployment packing list with necessities.  I mean… you can’t just turn around and pick up what you need easily if you forget something. You’ll want to make sure you bring … Read more

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Are Military Members Rich? No, But Here’s How To Be

April 27, 2022November 4, 2020 by Martina
Search on a laptop: Are military members rich?

Some people like to call military members rich, but they don’t know the truth! In fact, it’s the complete opposite. The military doesn’t get paid enough. A lot of military families are just trying to stay afloat and some are even struggling to pay off debt. However, what it does provide is job security, a … Read more

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Martina

Hello, I’m Martina! As a budget-savvy military wife, I love showing others how to make the most of their money. My aim is to share what I know and learn to help you gain the knowledge you need to manage your personal finances better. Read more about the site here.

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