APRIL 8, 2025 — Financial challenges are a reality for many families, especially while serving. However, the following few simple steps can lay a solid financial foundation. Create a budget and stick to it.Setting a budget is essential to prevent financial hardships. When you do not track income and expenses it usually leads to overspending. Why it matters: A budget … [Read more...]
Financial Responsibilities in an Increasingly Global World
MARCH 19, 2025 - Managing finances used to be a simpler process when most people earned, spent, and saved money in one country. However, as the world becomes more connected, financial responsibilities are no longer limited to one place. Many people now work for international companies, invest in foreign markets, or even live in multiple countries throughout their lives. This … [Read more...]
Veteran Financial Planning for Holiday Spending & 2025 COLA Changes
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 - As Veterans Day approaches, it's an excellent time for veterans and their families to take a close look at their finances. Two important financial events are on the horizon: the holiday spending season and the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes. Like any important task, proper planning is key to success. Holiday Season Spending: Creating a Solid … [Read more...]
Time is Money: Finance and Tax Tips
MARCH 14, 2024 - Each year, millions of Americans organize their proof of insurance, employment records and year-end statements in preparation for tax season. Yet, there lies a lingering question: How can taxpayers maintain proactive financial awareness throughout the year, not just during tax season? Mike Hamilton, the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station … [Read more...]
H&R Block Offering Military 10% Off Tax Preparation
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 128 million Americans are expected to file a tax return by April 15. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering the military community a stress-free tax way to file by teaming with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10% discount at … [Read more...]