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
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. The Language is Different (No, Really) The RAF Commander asks if anyone speaks English. Of course, everyone raises their hands… Continue reading Tips on Living in the UK
What Does That Mean? LES/Financial Acronyms
Oh my gosh, there is even an acronym in the title! It means Leave and Earnings Statement which I will go into further. This article is one of 7 articles that will give you a better understanding of all the acronyms the military uses. I'm making these a little shorter than many of the other… Continue reading What Does That Mean? LES/Financial Acronyms
12 Things to Help Get You Through a Deployment
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. Find a Hobby or Goal This will help the time go by faster and you'll feel a sense of accomplishment… Continue reading 12 Things to Help Get You Through a Deployment
