When you search Pinterest, or Google “Military PCS” and you will find hundreds of articles and blog posts about the moving process. What to pack, what not to pack, checklists and binders; but what about after the PCS? You arrive in your new home and you have all your belongings, maybe only a few things […]
Disciplined, considerate, and responsible are characteristics that often describe someone in the military. However, those principles aren’t always the case when it comes down to managing money, especially when those they have multiple deployments and TDYs that take them away from home. Living a life where you are constantly on the move, trying to assimilate […]
One of life’s simple pleasures is the joy of a beautiful springtime run, especially on the heels of a hard, cold winter. The ability to simply “be” … and relish … being outdoors, to enjoy a nice run or even a brisk walk is wonderfully uplifting. Whether you need a quick run on base or […]
Military members are generally reliable, responsible and courteous, although they can seem strange or intimidating to someone who’s never been around them. But all the stuff they learned in the service? That makes them great roommates and tenants! In case you’re not familiar with all of the awesome traits our miltiary service members – and […]
Welcome to Keesler AFB and Biloxi, Mississippi! As a service member or military family in a new place, it can be tough to get to know your new community. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in your new home is to experience local community events. You really get the true flavor of your […]
No matter how you go about moving across the country it costs money. And while the military pays you to move from point a to point b, it can still feel like you are spending plenty of money out of pocket to make your move happen. Here are the best ways our military family has […]
It’s been said there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Personally, I think security deposits should be added to that list. Whether you rent an apartment or a single-family home, in order to close the lease – you’ll have to plunk down a security deposit. And at times – it can be quite […]
One of the most challenging aspects for military families is securing housing for a PCS. Yes, the military allocates house-hunting days – but if we’re being honest, it’s often not feasible to take a house-hunting trip before you PCS. It may sound nerve-wracking at first, but renting sight unseen and securing a rental before you […]
PCS season means lots of decisions to make. And sometimes, it means making the tough ones before you’ve even packed a box. This time, it’s decided – you are going to rent a home sight unseen at your new duty station. Are you nervous yet? Palms sweaty? Second-guessing your choice already? Maybe, but there are […]
If you own a home and are PCSing this year you might be trying to decide if you should rent or buy. Sometimes the market pushes you to make the decision, but you should also consider the outside costs and possible negative outcomes tied to renting. Real estate is an investment and with any investment, […]