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5 things you can do with leftover BAH
Depending on your duty station, you or a family member may have the opportunity to live off base. If that’s the case, you should be receiving BAH, or basic allowance for housing. This allowance helps pay rent, utilities and other necessities, and varies by location and grade. Many service members opt to live with a…
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Caring for military working dogs after they finish their service
Bring up the subject of military working dogs (MWDs) with almost anyone, service member or civilian, and you’ll hear about admiration and affection for these brave, hard-working and loyal animals. If you get to speak with troops or veterans about the blessing of being reunited with and adopting their retired MWDs, you’ll know just how much…
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Beefing up your cybersecurity to stay safe online
Being in the military presents its own set of challenges when it comes to monitoring your personal information. With the rise in data and information breaches, protecting private information should be first on everyone’s priority list. The Internet has made our lives easier in many ways, allowing us to connect more quickly in all areas…
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How to feel more secure about retirement
Retirement on the near horizon tends to set off alarm bells for even the most financially secure of us. Going from a steady income and savings mode to a spend-only phase of life can be an uncomfortable transition. Before retirement hits, it pays to brush up on what you think you already know when it…
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Top 5 honeymoon places you’ll love
All the weeks and months of planning your Big Day is finally over. Your wedding was a success, and your family and friends are still raving about how much fun they had. Now it’s time to relax, kick up your feet and enjoy your honeymoon! To give you a little inspiration, here are our top…
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How to pick the engagement ring she will love
It’s finally happened: You have decided that your significant other is the one you want to watch Netflix with for the rest of your life. Now all you have to do is find the perfect engagement ring and pop the question. Before you start trying to break into her secret Pinterest wedding board for clues, we’ve…
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How high is your business IQ?
There’s a lot more to accounting than financial statements, audits and taxes. If you know accounting, you can follow the money as it flows through your company. This is an extremely important skill and one that’s highly valued in major corporations. Think of deep accounting knowledge as a tool that can unlock lots of different…
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Join the Exchange & Under Armour Freedom Challenge
The Exchange & Under Armour Freedom Challenge is Under Armour’s way of thanking first responders, military support organizations, law enforcement officers and veterans. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Starting Oct. 12, go to www.MapMyFitness.com/challenges/aafes or download the MapMyFitness mobile app. • Under “Challenges” look for “Army vs. Air Force” and choose the branch you would like to support.…
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Real savings advice from real brides
Over the past eight years, I’ve attended or been a member of 14 weddings, including my own. When you witness someone you care for marry the one they love, it’s easy to get caught up in the magic and not realize just what goes into the planning of it all. The dress, flowers, venue, and…
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Making the most of your military benefits: 5 perks you may not know about
Being a service member provides you with the honor of serving your country. In return for your service, there are plenty of additional benefits for you and your family. Don’t miss out – make sure these military perks are on your radar: 1. Transferability of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Current service members and veterans up…
