Introduction Our homes, whether we’ve lived in them for decades or just a few years between PCS moves, are unquestionably among the most vital spaces in our lives. And with the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic the importance of the houses, condos, or apartments we occupy with our loved ones has never been more […]
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GI Bill Education Benefits: 4 Tips on Moving and Taking Online Classes
Introduction Few military benefits available to veterans and their families are as advantageous and easy to use as the GI Bill education benefits. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your post-military career with a degree or expand your horizons with some higher learning, it’s an amazing program. That said, the time commitment it takes to earn […]
Moving to a New State During a Pandemic & Navigating Social Distancing
Introduction Even during normal circumstances, moving to a new state or city on PCS orders is a pivotal and stressful time period in life. And now, the novel coronavirus has upended all aspects of daily life, exacerbating the challenges that come with packing up all your belongings, moving them safely across the country, and settling […]
PCS Entitlements You Need To Know
Introduction Moving to a new home can certainly be an exciting yet stressful and expensive process. From purchasing packing supplies to protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving company or driving across the country (coffee and drive throughs can add up), there’s a lot to do, pay for, and it is important to […]
Adopting a Military Dog: Helping You Cope With The Stress Of Moving
Introduction According to mental health research, having a pet as a part of your family can help reduce stress, anxiety, decrease loneliness, and can provide unconditional love and companionship. So there’s no question that having a dog is great for your mental health and a wonderful way to ease the strain of big difficult events […]
Military Move: An In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2021 Edition)
Introduction Anybody who spends even a few years of their life with the military will have to move at least once. Whether it’s from your entry level training post to your first duty station or a short-term trip for the umpteenth training course taken after decades in uniform, the armed forces will require you to […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]
Top 15 Apps For Your PCS Move
Moving, whether it’s a PCS or not, is never going to be an easy process. That’s just an unavoidable fact of life. But there are plenty of ways to make it a little less hard. These are a few you can put right in the palm of your hand. Before You Move Mint: The various expenses […]
Free 2021 PCS Toolkit: Your Complete Moving Guide
Download the Complete 2021 PCS Toolkit Master your upcoming PCS move with our latest toolkit to help you settle into your new neighborhood. In this PCS Toolkit, we put together some of our best blog posts, checklists, and other resources to make your relocation easy. You will learn about: – The PCS process – Helpful […]
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 […]