MAY 12, 2020 - Military spouses often are the family's chief financial officer. From managing permanent-change-of-station moves to unexpected emergencies and changes in pay, there is little doubt about the importance of understanding the unique circumstances of managing personal finances in the military life. In recognition of military spouses and the important role they … [Read more...]
Registration Opens for Virtual Military Spouse Symposium
APRIL 27, 2020 - Military spouses can learn about the federal job search, how to make a career change, polishing their resumes and much more at the fourth annual Virtual Military Spouse Symposium. The Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program will host the symposium April 29-30. This event helps military spouses in all levels of career … [Read more...]
NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - Military spouses now have more flexibility to use the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship to pursue education and professional credentials. The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act expands the program to help pay tuition up to $4,000 for a license, certification or associate degree to pursue any occupation or career. As long as the military spouse, … [Read more...]
Military Spouses Hope to Inspire Million Acts of Kindness
NOVEMBER 13, 2019 - Three military spouses say they hope to change the world, through one act of kindness at a time. To accomplish this, they aim to encourage more than one million acts of kindness in the military community through a viral movement called GivingTuesday Military Edition, set for Dec. 3. "One million acts sounds like a lot," admitted Maria Reed, an Army … [Read more...]
Persistent Spouse Unemployment Affects Military Families
OCTOBER 22, 2019 - For many families, a dual-income household is needed to get by, but that's a challenge when one of those earners is a service member. The cost of things like education and housing have gone up greatly in the past 50 years, compared to the value of the dollar, meaning things are more expensive now than they were in the past, said Holly Petraeus, the former … [Read more...]