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  • Gold Star Mother’s Day
    Gold Star Mother’s Day

      This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit  PioneerServices.com When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, a young man named George…

  • Do’s and Dont’s of Military Balls and Formals
    Do’s and Dont’s of Military Balls and Formals

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com It’s that time of year when branches of the service celebrate their anniversaries, units organize…

  • A Brief History of Unusual American Flags
    A Brief History of Unusual American Flags

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com The American flag we now know wasn’t the first and only American flag. In fact,…

  • Five Frugal Vacation Ideas For Military Families
    Five Frugal Vacation Ideas For Military Families

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. Even though summer is winding down, and the kids are getting ready to head back…

  • The True Cost Of Borrowing
    The True Cost Of Borrowing

      This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. Everyone needs to borrow money now and then to pay bills or to cover…

  • Paying For College
    Paying For College

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com.   Even if you’re still buying diapers and baby formula for your child, the thought…

  • Helping kids adjust to a new school
    Helping kids adjust to a new school

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. Part of military life is being moved to a new location every few years. Such…

  • Back to School Savings
    Back to School Savings

    This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. Back to school shopping can be quite an exciting time for kids—they get new clothes…