by SpouseLink | Dec 1, 2022 | Money, Parenting
The start of a new year represents a fresh start; a chance to make new goals, to get in shape, to get your finances in order, and to ensure your family is protected. Did you know that many military families need additional life insurance to supplement SGLI’s maximum...
by SpouseLink | Nov 29, 2022 | Money, Parenting, Well-Being
Has this year been a wild, chaotic ride? It’s important to remember that nothing changes unless we make the effort. Though we can’t control what happens in the future, we can prepare ourselves as best as we can for the new year. Here are 10 ways MilFams can prepare...
by SpouseLink | Oct 31, 2022 | Money
By Claire WoodGuest Blogger If you have read or seen any economic news in the past few months, you may have been inundated with words like “recession,” or “bear market.” Coming out of a global pandemic, the United States economy has experienced many devastating...
by SpouseLink | Sep 30, 2022 | Lifestyle, Money
All year long, we have been taking a closer, more thoughtful look at the various financial touchstones a military family might encounter as they live the year. From planning for kids’ college expenses, vacation planning, and managing money before and after each PCS,...
by SpouseLink | Aug 31, 2022 | Money, Parenting, Transitions
By Claire WoodGuest Blogger All year, I have been walking through each month and pausing to take note of some of the typical financial rhythms unique to military life. The focus for August is on planning for the monetary cost of college or any vocational training for...
by SpouseLink | Aug 2, 2022 | Money, Parenting
Your kids have been modeling your behavior since they were small. And they’ve likely been watching you handle money along the way, each time you go to dinner or a grocery store. So teaching them about finances doesn’t have to be a heavy lift. It’s just one more way...
