Tag: budgeting
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Military Life and the Government Shutdown: Living in Limbo
Military families are used to uncertainty as it comes with the territory. Orders change, deployments get extended, training pops up at the last second. But a government shutdown? That’s a whole different situation. It’s not just politics in D.C. anymore. It’s your bank account, your childcare, your groceries, and your peace of mind. What It…
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The First, the Fifteenth, and Everything in Between: A Guide to Payday Planning
If you’ve been a military spouse longer than a couple of months, chances are you’ve developed a sixth sense for payday. The 1st and the 15th are more than just calendar dates — they’re the backbone of the entire household strategy. From bill due dates to grocery hauls and those “just in case” costs that…
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