Red Lodge is a cute little village about 15 minutes from the bases if there's no traffic. It can be 20 minutes or more if you're traveling at peak times. There are however a couple ways to get there, so you can avoid a certain route if it's busy or they are doing road work.… Continue reading A Visit to Red Lodge
Author: The Veteran Spouse
I have been an Air Force spouse for 18 years and I’m an Air Force veteran, hence the name: The Veteran Spouse, I've seen both sides of the coin. I love to help other spouses understand and cope with military life, often as a Key Spouse, but also as a friend. I’ve been through a couple overseas assignments, a dozen TDY’s, 2 deployments and 9 moves during my time with the Air Force. In that time I’ve learned a lot and I’d like to pass that knowledge on to anyone, like you, so it can help to make your lives easier.
Is that REALLY English?-Guide to British English
No, we speak American. You will not realize how different we are until you visit/live in a different country. There are many words used in England that are different from how we use it or just completely different words. Below are some examples that might be helpful to you: Booking-Appointment/reservation Diary-Calendar Post code-Zip code First… Continue reading Is that REALLY English?-Guide to British English
How does TSP work
TSP stands for the Thrift Savings Plan which is essentially the 401 k or retirement account for military and government employees. As of now anyone joining the military or civil service are now automatically put into TSP. However if your spouse joined the military before 2018 it's not guaranteed they have TSP since they might… Continue reading How does TSP work
Trying to Understand the Military Child
Military children are very unique. They are also known as Military Brats. BRAT stands for Bold, Responsible, Adaptable and Tolerant. I'm not a Brat myself, but I have two of my own. Here's what I see in them: The military child is bold because they have to be. Their parents only make up one percent… Continue reading Trying to Understand the Military Child
How to Create a Debt Pay Down Plan That Works for You
Are you looking to pay down debt but you're not sure the best way to go about it? Read on and I'll explain the major differences between the debt snowball effect and debt avalanche method. Debt Snowball Debt snowball consists of you paying off your smallest debt first, giving you a small victory. This encourages… Continue reading How to Create a Debt Pay Down Plan That Works for You
How to Prepare for a Deployment
Have One Last Date Night You guys won't see each other for a while, so make the most of the last of your face-to-face time. Even if you have kids, go out without them. Remember, you have 30 days of free childcare and probably a whole lot of friends who will watch them for you… Continue reading How to Prepare for a Deployment
Should I Have an Emergency Fund?
This is my post for Military Saves Week. No, I'm not affiliated with Military Saves (though I love to be) but I think it's important to hold ourselves accountable to our goals. On to one of my favorite topics-emergency funds! I think everyone should have an emergency fund, especially military. Why you ask? Well, we… Continue reading Should I Have an Emergency Fund?
How to Start a Budget
As I type I'm planning out my budget step by step to give you a better understanding of how budgeting works. First, I what to tell you why you should make a budget. They allow you to have freedom and peace of mind. I have found if I don't tell our money where to go,… Continue reading How to Start a Budget
Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Travel
This post includes some affiliate links that I have approve of that provide me a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This helps keep me blogging at no extra cost to you. Book Far Enough in Advance One of the keys to saving money on travel is to book far enough in… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Travel
Tips on Living in the UK
The Language is Different (No, Really) The RAF Commander asks if anyone speaks English. Of course, everyone raises their hands and he says "No, you don't, you speak American" and he's absolutely right. They have different words than we have. Example: we say bathroom, they say toilet or loo. Also, the same word may not… Continue reading Tips on Living in the UK
