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We take aim at overspending in this military personal finance roundup. Spending beyond your means is a surefire way to ruin your budget, fall into debt, hurt your credit score and ultimately affect your finances in the long term. Temptations to overspend are omnipresent, so it’s not solely the fault of consumers to overspend. The [...]
It seems like only yesterday when Apple released the iPad 4 and the iPad Mini. Now, there are rumors that they will soon be joined by an iPad 5 and even an iPad Mini 2. But if you have an iPad, especially one of the newer ones, do you really need a new iPad? Some [...]
It’s that time of year again. The holiday decorations have come out and so have the wallets. You might think that the only way to have successful holidays is to spend copious amounts of money, but this is not so. There are several ways you can financially prep for the holiday season — without feeling [...]
Don’t think that sticking to a budget means the only trips your family can take this summer are to the ice cream shop and pool. Two things you rarely hear together is vacation and saving money, but there are ways to make sure you get a break, spend time as a family and avoid breaking [...]
Many people think that making a budget and sticking to it means cutting out all of the fun from your expenditures. While it’s true you don’t want to overspend on things you don’t need, everyone needs a break now and then and nothing beats a trip to the ballpark with the family. The teams of [...]
We’re excited to announce a new weekly feature at Smart Military Money. Each Saturday we’ll share top stories from some of our favorite personal finance publications and bloggers. Our new weekly roundup will help you catch up on some of the best personal finance tips and news you might have missed. Check out what this [...]
The key to achieving resolutions is keeping them simple. There’s no doubt the same principle applies to financial goals set by military members, spouses and families. Overall, your New Year’s resolutions should focus on developing good financial habits. These tips and goals should get you on the right path.
With the second military payday of 2012 set for January 13, it’s important to think about how you’ll handle your finances this year. Some military members are in a saving phase, while others prepare to finance a home with a VA loan. No matter what long-term aspirations you have, there are some immediate financial matters [...]
When it comes to budgeting personal finances, some have a natural knack while others have a dreadful disdain. Wherever you lie on the spectrum, budgeting can benefit multiple areas of your life, including your credit, savings, stress levels and future big purchase plans. It’s especially helpful in the military’s constantly changing circumstances. While many people [...]
This is day five of our series Put a Bow on Your Holiday Budget: 6 Days of Advice. Holiday shopping takes a toll on credit cards and pocketbooks nationwide. Sales for the 2011 holiday shopping season have increased 2.8 percent compared to 2010, according to the National Retail Federation. It’s a healthy sign for an economy [...]
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