Service members choosing to utilize government movers during a PCS count on the availability and timely service of the contractors handling their personal belongings. As the military community prepares for the busiest part of the moving season, those contractors are concerned they won’t be able to deliver according to a recent Military Times article. Concerns […]
Tips For Your Move
Budgeting Your PCS To Germany: Hotel Stays + Eating Out
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for hotel stays and eating out during a PCS to Germany. PCSing to Germany will require your […]
PCSing To Germany: Licenses and Passports
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for passport and licensing expenses during a PCS to Germany. Many military families have dealt with the […]
PCSing To Germany: Moving or Selling Your Vehicle
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for personal vehicle expenses in Germany. Vehicle expenses are one of the largest single expenses categories your […]
Budgeting for Your PCS to Germany: Adapting to EU Electricity
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for EU electricity. Because the U.S. and Germany use different electrical voltages (Germany uses 220V electricity, while […]
Protect Your PCS With A Home Inventory Tracker & Sheet
Renters or homeowner’s insurance is extremely commonplace in our society, and without it, many of us would be hard-pressed to get a good night’s sleep. We rely on our insurance to protect our homes, our belongings and to help us rebuild our lives in the wake of a natural disaster or unforeseen emergency. And yet, […]
Budgeting for Your PCS to Germany: Traveling with a Pet
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for an OCONUS PCS with a pet. If you’re traveling overseas with your family’s favorite furry, four-legged […]
Budgeting For Your PCS To Germany
As your family begins budgeting for your OCONUS PCS to Germany, there are some things to consider that you might not think of if you’ve never lived overseas. From adapting your home to European electricity to getting your German and international driver’s license, little expenses can quickly accumulate. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger […]
The Cost Of A PCS To Okinawa
For those service members and their families who are planning an OCONUS move, finances can be tremendous challenge with plenty of unknown factor. AHRN.com asked military spouse blogger Margeaux, currently living in Okinawa, to share her lessons learned and what she wished she had known! Okinawa, Japan is the home of MCB Butler, Kadena Air […]
AHRN.com’s 2015 PCS Toolkit
Are you planning an organized PCS in 2015? Click the image below today to download AHRN.com’s free military PCS toolkit for your smoothest PCS ever! A little preparation makes all the difference when it comes to minimizing the hassle of a military move. From PCS finances, to protecting your household goods from moving damage, to […]