01-29-2015 02:32 PM Content provided courtesy of USAA. Buying a new car can be a white-knuckle ride. Emotions run in the red, salespeople push for breakneck decisions and financing comes with tricky twists and turns. But here are four steps USAA suggests to help you negotiate the course safely and cross the finish line with a deal you are happy about. Stick to the … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Career Goals While Enlisted in the Military
Although soldiers and sailors already get room and board along with a paycheck, they can take even more steps to secure their financial and career future while enlisted. How can a serviceman or woman financially capitalize on their time in the military? Start Networking In the military, you're exposed to thousands of fellow recruits during training. You develop close ties … [Read more...]
Parents of Veterans: Help Your Son or Daughter Adjust to Civilian Life
September 10, 2013 - Maybe the most important thing for a veteran returning home is to have a home to return to. Many arrive stateside and must make a way for themselves with little help. If you can offer your son or daughter a home to return to and a loving environment, then you've already done quite a bit to help get him or her back into civilian life. Helping them find … [Read more...]
Military Moms: Become Budget Babes With These Money Saving Tips!
Most military moms find themselves pinching pennies, and Lord knows it's hard to maintain a budget that meets the demands of kids, pets and personal needs. Luckily, there are minor changes you can make to everyday life that aren't difficult or embarrassing and do not require extreme sacrifice when it comes to the quality of your life. Use Your Military Discount There are many … [Read more...]
Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt!
Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt! I don’t know about you, but I have too much stuff to do. Like you, every day I deal with email, Facebook, tweets, work, pets, family, and so on. Finding time to go to the gym is getting harder and harder each day. Well, have no fear! I have assembled for you a workout you can do anywhere called the … [Read more...]