The idea of “having it all” as a Military Spouse can seem impractical when what you want is to enjoy being part of the workforce with a career that matches your talents, skills and experience… and, in reality, you are packing up your family and moving every couple of years — the same family you want (and need!) to be able to contribute to financially. So how do you find a way to fit a career into your daily life — one that not only meets your aspirations but also your family’s real financial needs — the same way your servicemember counterpart is able to do?
Douglas P. McCormick, author of “Family Inc.: Using Business Principles to Maximize Your Family’s Wealth”, and Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, recently tackled this topic. They offered 4 ways to overcome financial burdens on the Military Family by empowering the MilSpouse back home. To see what they had to say, read the article here on PBS NewsHour.
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