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Tax Time! Here’s What Military Families Need To Know

By Jan Wesner Childs

It’s that time of year again when all Americans, military or civilian, have one often-dreaded chore in common: Filing federal income taxes.

Active-duty military W-2 forms are due to be available Jan. 24 on myPay, the DOD’s online, automated pay system. While taxes aren’t due until April 15 (and in some cases later for those deployed or serving outside the United States), the sooner you file, the sooner you’ll get any refund coming to you – often in less than two weeks if you file electronically.

Military Housing: Home-Based Sales Central

I cheated on my Advocare lady.

There, I said it.

I needed a product. This other Advocare guy works with my husband and could have it to me that afternoon. No shipping. No waiting. Immediate gratification.

And not to mention, there are Advocare ladies everywhere. And Scentsy. And Pampered Chef. And everything else you attend a party to purchase.

Anyone else feeling just a little overwhelmed by the amount of catalog party invitations they receive in their Facebook inbox?

Will Daddy Be Home for Dinner? Growing Pains of Life After Deployment

My girls inevitably end up in bed with me sometime after 3 a.m.  I am never sure when, other than I’m sometimes semi-ruffled by a 3-year-old grabbing an edge of my fleece blanket.

But by the time my alarm goes off, and the sun peeks in the windows, we always wake up together.

Job Fairs for Military Spouses in February

Feeling the winter blues set in as you continue your job search? Shake it off by rejuvenating your interview skills at a job fair.

Check out the schedule below from Hiring Our Heroes, an organization that helps pair military members and spouses with employers. Job fairs are held all year and attendees need to register early. To see the entire list for 2015 visit, http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/events/hiringfairs?page=2

Me, Myself and I No Longer: The Friend Search at a New Duty Station

By Tiffany Shedd

The worst part about moving every three years, for me personally, has been making new friends.

Disney, Europe, Hawaii, Everywhere! Use Those Military Discounts

2015 may be the year of the mouse for you. Or, it may be the year of the Grand Canyon. Or New York City. Or Germany. Or heck, it may be time to finally drive down the street and see what that little mom and pop- run, county history museum really is.

 Get out. See. Do.

But when you go, don’t forget to use your military discounts.

Military families travel a lot. We are adventurous. We are willing to spend the money and do the outrageous. The travel industry knows this and the love us for it.

They are also willing to reward us.

Disability Benefits for Veterans: A Quick Overview

By Mandy Rebmann

Disability Compensation Benefits (disability) is a monetary consideration paid to veterans who suffered or aggravated a sickness or injury while on active military service.  The amount of benefit ranges based on severity of the injury, in 10 percent increments, from 10 to 100 percent.  This article will give a brief overview of what disability compenstation is, and how it may differ from a salary or pay.

Websites We Love: Tenant Screening by USAA

The new year has come, the holiday boxes are stuffed away and that can only mean one thing, thousands of military families are preparing to receive their new orders and PCS this summer.

For military homeowners, this can be the most grueling time of year.

To rent or sell? Who to rent to? What if it doesn't rent or sell?

USAA has a page for members that can make this tumultuous time a little less exhausting.

Learning Holiday Traditions Through Our Children’s Eyes

The holidays have come and gone. Too fast, as usual.

We are very blessed to have celebrated the holiday season together. Between our vacation the week after Thanksgiving, my husband’s leave and the way the holidays fell we actually had a lot of time together this year; lots of productive days with many things checked off our to do list and lots of lazy, family days.

Planning A Trip to Disney in 2015? Use Those Military Discounts!

“TA DA!” Came the exclamation from the kitchen, at 6:30 am.

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