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Melissa Helms, a Leadership Education Seminar participant, from Hayward, Calif., is interviewed by another participant during a small group activity aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 29, 2014.

How to turn PCS-related career gaps into strong stories

A woman with curly hair and glasses is sitting at a wooden table in a kitchen with blue cabinets and white tiled backsplash. She is holding a green mug in one hand and a piece of paper in the other, looking at a laptop screen with a slight smile.

LinkedIn Premium is the perfect tool for milspouses on the PCS job hunt

After a ceremony held at the Fort Jackson, S.C., Post Theater on June 22, graduates of the Drill Sergeant Course, class 008-16, take time to reacquaint with their friends and family members. Candidates at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy spend a total of 63 training days learning the art of inspiring, motivating, and mentoring new Soldiers in Basic Combat Training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/ released)

Financial planning month: A guide for military families

By Tamika Sherman

Standing on a ramp of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane laden with troops and vehicles, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, chief, U.S. Army Reserve, shakes hands with Spc. Sergio A. Velazquez, a transportation management coordinator assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 332nd Transportation Battalion, 641st Regional Support Group, during an aerial redeployment training mission Sept. 27, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Luckey joined Velazquez, a San Antonio, Fla., native and his fellow Soldiers from the 332nd on the flight to observe firsthand how the battalion planned, organized and executed a Deployment Readiness Exercise Level III. DRE Level III evaluates a unit’s capability to rapidly mobilize at its home station and deploy overseas within 96 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC)

Military members in stronger financial positions now than before pandemic

By Tessa Robinson

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award

Military spouse selected out of 42,000 educators for national award

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members gather at the chapel's courtyard to shop the home-based business fair prior to the Entrepreneurship Essentials Road Show, Sept. 28, 2023.

How to launch your home-based business

By Jessica Evans

Gina Pickelsmier, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Pickelsmier, former operations officer for Headquarters and Support Battalion receives flowers during a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, July 20, 2024. Pickelsmier was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, gold star in lieu of the second award, for his 22 years of service upon his retirement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

Three women are engaged in a lively conversation around a tall table. The woman in the center is wearing glasses, a white blazer, and has her hair styled in an updo with decorative beads. She is smiling brightly. The woman on the left has long dark hair and is wearing a tan jacket, seen from the back. The woman on the right is wearing glasses, a patterned red, white, and black top, and is holding a phone and a white tote bag. On the table, there is a sign with a photo of a woman and some text, along with teal balloons and a round balloon featuring a woman in a red outfit. The background is bright with large windows.

How to build your own legacy while supporting your spouse’s military career

By Jessica Evans

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a light blue blazer and black pants, is standing and speaking into a microphone while gesturing with her other hand. She is facing three seated individuals: a man in a gray blazer and jeans, a man in a black jacket, and a woman in a light-colored blouse and skirt holding a microphone and notebook. The background features a blue curtain and large white letters partially visible behind the speaker.

How to build a reputation as an expert in your field, no matter where you’re stationed

By Jessica Evans

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Todd Kelly (right), Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Mobility Command, and his spouse, Renee (left), show affection during his retirement ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, May 6, 2017. In lieu of a flower bouquet, Kelly gave his spouse a Hawaiian lei in appreciation.

Embracing a new identity after military retirement

By Jessica Evans

A smiling woman with long blonde hair sits at a desk in a modern office, holding black-rimmed glasses in one hand and using a silver laptop with the other. A potted plant is on the desk in the foreground, and the background shows large windows and office chairs.

Best creator marketplaces and AI tools for balancing military life and side gigs

Spouses with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island participate in a Military Spouse Appreciation event at Laurel Bay Military Housing, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2024. The event was held to show appreciation for the spouses of Marines and Sailors stationed in the tri-command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

How to secure flexible jobs while managing a military household

Capt. Ashley Thropp seeks financial services advice from Jennifer Wood, one of the Idaho National Guard's financial counselors who provide tax assistance, offer support and counseling opportunities for credit management and provide training in money management, budgeting and home buying. They also help service members of all branches in reaching long term goals, such as emergency savings, education, buying a house and retirement.

9 Tips for setting financial goals and staying motivated

By Tamika Sherman

Steven Stanislow, second from left, gets help loading his shopping cart Dec. 21 during the Fort Riley, Kansas, Main Exchange $3,000 shopping spree. Stanislow, medically retired in 1999, was chosen as one of 40 winners, worldwide, and used the time to shop for family and friends before the Christmas holiday.

A military family’s guide to budgeting holiday spending early

By Tamika Sherman

Military spouses attend Pamper Me Day in the Sablich Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2018. The 81st Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center has hosted the event for the past 14 years, offering military spouses information and business booths, free manicures, makeup tips and giveaways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Entrepreneurship for military spouses: Turning passions into profitable businesses

By Tamika Sherman

Crystal Kingery, business consultant, works from a local coffee shop Oct. 27, 2021, at Montgomery, Alabama. Kingery is a self-employed military spouse who has the freedom of being able to work where and when she wants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Kingery)

3 tips for working remotely as a military spouse

By Bethaney Phillips

Back to school canva

Bouncing back financially after summer and back-to-school spending

By Tamika Sherman

Sharon Morejon, a fitness specialist, leads a cardio kickboxing class at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 19, 2015. This year marks Morejon’s 30-year anniversary as a fitness specialist. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

Why a career in fitness can be a good option for military spouses

Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families

Building a financial safety net: Emergency funds and savings strategies for military families

By Tamika Sherman

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka (FLCY) Command Master Chief Todd Wende (middle) departs as the sideboys salulte him for the final time.

Why you should start planning for your military retirement early

Woman-owned business

How to start a business when you are always moving

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank

Practical steps for military spouses to plan for financial stability in retirement

By Jaimi Erickson

a woman does crafts

Business ideas for military spouses, tailored to your talents

By Jaimi Erickson

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robin Stilwell, director of the joint staff (left), awards Clare Bulwinkle (center), the Shield of Sparta and a certificate of aprecation, Aug. 9, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. The Shield of Sparta is to those who contributed significantly to the infantry and is a token of appreciation for the sacrifice and commitment demanded of the spouses and supporters of infantrymen and other soldiers. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Andrews)

3 things I wish someone told me before my spouse retired from the military

a family at sunset

Tackling the top 3 at retirement: Family, career and finances

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops

By Daniella Horne

7 Costly emergency fund mistakes (and how to avoid them)

By Jessica Evans

Building a financial future: A guide to investing for military spouses

By Jessica Evans

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) employees Paul Wilkins, Stephen Carroll and Nang Tran practice mock interviews at NSWCPD in July 2023. The purpose of the information session followed by practice interviews was to provide future job applicants with the knowledge to become successful in their interviews for career opportunities within NSWCPD. (U.S. Navy Photo by Keina Thorpe/Released)

6 Tips to turn interview anxiety into confidence

By Angela Caban

a woman works on her laptop

3 free and essential resources for building your own business as a military spouse

By Jaimi Erickson

Jessica Saum, Stagecoach Elementary School special education teacher, is named the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year during a pep rally in Cabot, Arkansas, Oct. 13, 2021. Saum’s one-year tenure as Arkansas Teacher of the Year will begin July 1, 2022, when she will travel the state as a representative for teachers and will serve as a non-voting member on the State Board of Education. (Courtesy photo)

The untold struggles of military spouses as teachers

By Kailyn Rhinehart

(U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration/Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith)

Tips for writing the perfect post-military resume

By Angela Caban

Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Morrow, a flight instructor from Fort Rucker, and wife celebrate his retirement along with Col. Bernard Harrington, the commander of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade June 30, 2017 at Fort Campbell, Ky. Both Harrington and Morrow formerly served with the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and returned to Fort Campbell to celebrate Morrow's retirement. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Floyd, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade)

3 hidden emotions milspouses face when leaving the military

By Amanda Huffman

7 resume tips for milspouses who have education but not experience

7 resume tips for milspouses who have education but not experience

By Angela Caban

10 side hustles to supplement your military income

10 side hustles to supplement your military income

By Kailyn Rhinehart

Essential life skills every military spouse should know

Essential life skills every military spouse should know

By Daniella Horne

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

By Kailyn Rhinehart

What you need to know about using GI Bill benefits

What you need to know about using GI Bill benefits

By Lauren Ramirez

7 career tips from an Army wife who just published a best-selling memoir

7 career tips from an Army wife who just published a best-selling memoir