Military Life
CategoryLosing sleep over your home loan?
Over the past few months, my husband and I have been working with Housing Urban Development (HUD) housing counselors to modify our home loan and lea..
One toe over the edge: the Fiscal Cliff and military families
So we’ve managed not to topple over the cliff, but it looks like we’ll be hanging on the ledge of uncertainty for a few more months. In the wee hour..
It’s resolution time!
It’s a new year! Time for new beginnings and a fresh start. Many people make New Year’s resolutions and, even if they get broken, we are still a fan..
One last holiday gift
The wrapping paper is torn to shreds, your relatives have departed, and you couldn’t possibly eat another ham sandwich. The holiday season may be dr..
More money for military families in 2013
Here’s some good news for the new year, and it’s not even here yet! Some military families will see additional money in their paychecks in 2013. The..
The Holiday Split
It is that time of year again. The time when you look back on the past 12 months and wonder where the days have gone. The time when the weather get..
A Christmas Tree Tale
It’s a particularly warm December day in Florida, but the Christmas spirit makes its way into the hearts and homes of thousands of military families..
Here We Go Again! Cuts to Medicare/TRICARE Physician Payments Begin January 1 Unless Congress Acts
Attention TRICARE beneficiaries! In two weeks, doctors will face a 26.5% payment cut for care they provide to Medicare and TRICARE patients. The Nat..
Military families and child care – what are the options?
When mom and dad work, finding care for the little ones, especially if the child is under the age of two can be a challenge and quite an expense. Ac..
Speak up or shop until your Commissary benefits are dropped
Growing up, the Commissary was just the store we went to where I got to push the cart and be denied candy. At the time I didn’t understand that ther..