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

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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

Soldiers assigned to the National Guard's Professional Education Center participated in a culture potluck on Camp Robinson, Arkansas, on May 19, 2023. The Soldiers were able to bring in different dishes to share and enjoy quality rest and recuperation time together. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Amouris Coss)

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Bringing back the military potluck dinner Bringing back the military potluck dinner

By Jessica Evans

Capt. Zachary Johnson performs weighted back squats for his circuit workout during the MacDonald Hero Workout event at Iron Empire gym in Dover, N.H., Nov. 10, 2015. Iron Empire hosted a community workout in honor Lance Cpl. MacDonald, a Marine who lost his life in Iraq in 2003, or whomever the participants individually wanted to honor. Johnson is the executive officer of Recruiting Station Portsmouth, N.H.

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7 military discounts for your fitness journey 7 military discounts for your fitness journey

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Military family reunited with missing dog after two years thanks to devoted team of volunteers Military family reunited with missing dog after two years thanks to devoted team of volunteers

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James W. Lukeman, commanding general, Training and Education Command, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico addresses Marines and Civilians alike during a safety stand down at Little Hall, MCB Quantico, Va., July 25, 2016. Lukeman was speaking about the changes happening in the Marine Corps and safety regarding Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Cockrell/ Released)

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5 Reasons to attend your base town hall meetings 5 Reasons to attend your base town hall meetings

By Daniella Horne

A woman couch shops

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Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

A young Black woman deposits money into a piggy bank

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

By Jaimi Erickson

A Coast Guard spouse and his son anxiously walk the pier to the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro (WHEC 724) as it returns to home port in Kodiak, Alaska, April 23, 2019. Several spouses and their families awaited the return of their loved ones from the Douglas Munro after a 30-day deployment on Alaskan waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.

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Why including our male milspouses is important for the kids Why including our male milspouses is important for the kids

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5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA 5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA

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

By Jessica Evans

Photo of APG dual military family for APG Military Appreciation cover honoring the unique sacrifices made by our service members.

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A comprehensive guide of military family benefits A comprehensive guide of military family benefits

By Jessica Evans

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

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CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

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The best ways to make new friends when you PCS The best ways to make new friends when you PCS

By Bethaney Phillips

Why you should start a book club in your military community

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Why you should start a book club in your military community Why you should start a book club in your military community

By Daniella Horne

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chad Cruz, a native of Talofofo, Guam, and an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii EOD, teaches Military Homeschoolers of Hawaii students how to operate a 310 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle during a capabilities and educational demonstration at MCBH, Sept. 21, 2023. Participants learned about military occupations, specifically those related to Science, Technology, Electronics, and Math, from MCBH explosive ordnance disposal technicians and Marathon Targets, a military technology company. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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Pros and cons of homeschooling your military kids Pros and cons of homeschooling your military kids

By Candace Guelzo

A man looks at TRICARE website

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How to work with TRICARE for better medical coverage How to work with TRICARE for better medical coverage

By Bethaney Phillips

kids pose with an eagle

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6 Things to do to get your kids on board with an OCONUS move 6 Things to do to get your kids on board with an OCONUS move

By Kristine Rivers

women paint canvases

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10 FRG events to consider that aren’t coffee 10 FRG events to consider that aren’t coffee

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun

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PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun

By Jaimi Erickson

Anoka, Minnesota, Anoka veterans center. Department of veteran's affairs. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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VA benefits everyone should know about VA benefits everyone should know about

By Amanda Huffman