This is a guest post written by Lori Tuite, Director of Scouts | MILLIE I have PCS’ed 11 times. Yes, I have relocated with the military 11 times in my 21 years of marriage. Two of those Permanent Changes of Station (PCS) have been overseas, and we’ve added three daughters and a dog along the…
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Tips to Save Money and Start a PCS Fund (+ FREE Printable)
Ready to be shocked? The average cost of a PCS ranges from $4,200-$6,200– well, if this isn’t your first PCS you probably already know this. The cost of a PCS has actually risen about 28% over the past few years. If you are moving OCONUS, you are looking at an even more expensive PCS. The…
How Military Parents Can Save Money On 5 Newborn Essentials
Inside: Expecting a baby? Here’s how military parents can save money on the things they actually need. As much as 25% (that’s about 620,000) military families seek assistance just to buy food. It’s a fact that a growing family cause a lot of stress. Babies cost money. Not to mention, a military salary doesn’t…
How to Successfully Start a Budget for Military Families
Inside: How your military family can start a budget Are you sitting down? Did you know that more than 620,000 military families have visited a food pantry just to feed their family? That’s twenty-five percent of the nation’s military personnel (includes active duty, reserve or guardsman) that are struggling to get by. Struggling to afford…
8 Things Homeowners Should Do to Save Money
This is a guest post written by John Rama. Please see the end of the article for bio. In today’s day and age, there is nothing wrong with being a savvy consumer. After all, as it’s always said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” If you’re a homeowner looking for ways to save money, here…
The Best Ways For Military Families To Save Money On Groceries
Inside: How you can save money on groceries using military resources I hate grocery shopping. I hate everything about it. From wandering around the store wondering what was on my list that I left at home, to not being able to find what I need. I hate going shopping when I’m hungry because I go…