Finances
Smart advice and expert insights can help improve
your military family’s financial outlook.
Is your money working
hard enough for you?
Family finances can often be a source of stress, especially for military families whose lives change more than the average civilian’s. SpouseLink’s Finance stories help provide information on topics ranging from avoiding debt to saving for college. Get the expert insights you need to help you become more confident in your money-related decisions.
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Military Life: Transition Tax Shock
Tax Day looks different once you transition out of the military. SpouseLink Ambassador Anna Larson shares her personal experience with the shock of it all.
Now for Military Spouses: Life Insurance YOU Choose!
This article was originally published November 4, 2016 Ever wonder why, with all the other decisions you make for your family, you haven’t been able to secure military life insurance for them on your own? Well, now you can. The American Armed Forces Mutual Aid...
How to Create a Budget & Spreadsheet to Assess Your Spending
Need a little help plotting out your budget? Spouselink Ambassador Jessica offers tips to determine your personal savings & spending. See them on SpouseLink.
Action Steps to Save Money and Stay on Budget
You want to save money and you’ve created a budget, but how do you keep it going? Jaimi Erickson shares tips on how to maximize your savings potential with SpouseLink.
Who Is on Your Money Team?
Looking to improve your finances? Consider who’s helping to guide your money decisions. Claire Wood offers insight on advisors to reach out to on SpouseLink.
How Military Spouses Handle Their Careers
Author, Boutique Owner, Podcaster. You can follow your passion as a military spouse & have the career you want. Jaimi Erickson shares career tips on SpouseLink.
11 Financial Goals for the New Year That Will Actually Make an Impact
The new year has finally begun! Now is the perfect time to plan which financial goals you would like to achieve this year. See the ones that will actually make an impact, on SpouseLink.
Trusts: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
The best holiday gift may not be under the tree. Consider the future while you’ve got family around you. Blogger Claire Wood shares insights about trusts.
Protect Your Military Family in the New Year
Make sure your family is protected in the new year. See how, on SpouseLink.
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