5 Financial Planner Red Flags

5 Financial Planner Red Flags

By: Libby Kane LearnVest You know what they say: You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your financial planner. Or something like that. One of the great things of being in charge of your money is choosing who (if anyone) will help you manage it. The choice...
10 Money-Saving Food Preservation Tips

10 Money-Saving Food Preservation Tips

You can easily save money by making your groceries last longer. We’ve adapted some ideas from BuzzFeed.com and our personal experience of making groceries last as long as possible…because we like saving money too! What other tips do you have? An ethylene gas...
How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

By: Ryan Guina The Military Wallet Most financial experts recommend an emergency fund equal to the size of three to six months of your salary.  That’s not a bad rule of thumb, but a better way to base the size of your emergency fund is on the amount you normally...
Tuition Assistance Program Alternatives

Tuition Assistance Program Alternatives

Due to the recent governmental budget cuts, the Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard have eliminated Tuition Assistance programs (and it’s expected that the Navy will soon follow).  Students who are currently enrolled in classes under TA programs...
DIY: Wedding Flowers: Table Centerpieces

DIY: Wedding Flowers: Table Centerpieces

If you and your soldier are planning an upcoming wedding, this DIY project will save tons of money without looking like a budget effort. Flower arrangements and centerpieces don’t have to be over-the-top to be eye-catching; these understated pieces will bring...
Thrifty Tips for the Modern Military Spouse

Thrifty Tips for the Modern Military Spouse

We know how much MilSpouses love to be thrifty and fabulous. In keeping with the goal of frugality, here are a few tips we’ve compiled to help you save your hard-earned money. Skip that trip for fancy coffee drinks For the cost of three coffees from your local...

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