Whether you are planning to buy while in active duty or waiting until after your military service ends, planning now to be prepared to buy a home will make the process easier and less stressful! Finances Credit Score – Even while you are renting, a good credit score is a powerful tool in your next […]
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Top 15 Best Apps For Your PCS Move
Apps Before You Move: 2-3 Months Mint: Moving can be hectic and expenses can quickly add up. It’s important to set a clear budget and stick to it. Mint allows you to create budgets for different aspects of your move and track your spending as you go. Wunderlist: Productivity at its finest! This is the […]
Should Military Members Rent or Buy?
Here are 3 considerations to help you decide! When Military Members get PCS orders, one of the many questions that comes to mind is their living situation. Should I buy a home or rent a home? We’ve put together a few things to consider before making this big decision. How Often Do You Move? Typically, […]
Reduce the Stress of Moving through Preparation
Moving in general can be stressful, especially for military members and their families. Having your household belongings prepared and making appointments with reliable services is crucial to a stress free move. First determine what type of moving expenses you are covered for your move: Personal and Dependent Travel: The government will take care of travel […]
Five Renting Tips for Military Members
As you prepare for your next move there are a few important tips to keep in mind when looking for the next place to call home. Conduct a thorough walk through Before you sign the lease it is crucial to do a thorough walk through of your new home. Things to look most for are damages […]
Tips for Reducing Moving Day Stress
Orchestrating a PCS move can be very stressful, but here are a few basic tips that can help reduce the stress of a PCS move. Start Planning Early There are many tasks involved with a successful move. The most important task is to start planning for your move early. Early planning reduces stress during the […]
New DoD Blended Retirement System
The new DoD Blended Retirement System goes into effect January 1, 2018. This new system provides eligible military members with an option to the traditional retirement plan. To help eligible members decide which program is best for them, the Defense Department has launched a comparison calculator for eligible service members to analyze their estimated retirement benefits under […]
Tips for Getting Your Rental Deposit Back
Renting, and the rental deposit, is a fact of life for many military families. Protect your deposit and improve the odds of getting it back with these five tips! There are many expenses involved with moving in or out of a rental home during a PCS, with the rental deposit being one of the largest. […]
5 Points to Review Before Signing a Lease
When you find that perfect home, your first instinct may be to sign the lease as quickly as possible. But, before you sign a lease, be sure to review these points. Finding a new home can be a stressful part of your move and typically one that you want to settle as soon as possible. […]
Giving Notice to Your Landlord. What You Need to Know.
You’ve received orders and now it’s time to start the PCS process. It’s important that you provide proper notification to your current landlord to avoid potential legal issues in exiting your lease. Whether you live on or off base, it’s important to understand your lease termination provisions to make the transition out of your current […]