Investing might seem intimidating at first, but as a military spouse, you’re already skilled at navigating complex situations. Investing is the number one way to grow your wealth over time. It can also significantly enhance your financial security. This might mean funding your children’s education, buying a home, or building a robust retirement fund. Unlike savings accounts, which often offer minimal interest rates that barely keep up with inflation, investments have the potential for much higher returns, allowing your money to grow in real terms. Here’s how to get started.
Author: Michael
Facing your first deployment as a military spouse? Prepare for a whirlwind of emotions. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. With the right planning, you can use this time as an opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and community building. Yes, you’ll face challenges, and yes, you’ll have chances to grow. These months without your partner will test your strength and flexibility as a military spouse. But you’ll also find inner courage you never knew you had.
Care packages are like little hugs from home, especially during deployment. They’re not just about sending stuff; they’re a way to show your love and remind your service member that you’re thinking of them. Wondering what to send? Here’s a 12-month guide, packed with seasonal surprises, personal touches, and essentials that say, “I’m with you, no matter the distance.”
Military care packages for every month:
January: Fresh Starts and Cozy Comforts
The first of the year should focus on fresh starts and comfort.
As an HR professional conducting over 30 weekly interviews, I frequently encounter qualified candidates who struggle with self-confidence. Many candidates experience significant interview anxiety, including fears of underperforming, being caught off guard by questions, and concerns about not securing the job. Even when they have the qualifications, struggling with self-confidence impacts their interview performance.
To persuade an interviewer during an interview, you must be confident in your abilities.
Let’s address the elephant in the room: being the only man in a sea of military spouses. You walk into a room, and suddenly, the music stops, and everyone turns their head to look at you. Not really a comfortable feeling. It’s not that the ladies aren’t welcoming—they most certainly are—but there’s always that awkward moment when you’re the only guy in the group. But here’s the thing: you push through. You don’t let it rattle you. After all, our mission isn’t about blending in. It’s about supporting our spouses with everything we’ve got.
Building and sustaining a career is a known challenge for military spouses. With frequent military moves career progression can appear limited. This is why building a business as a military spouse can provide an opportunity to create a career that travels from place to place.
For military spouses seeking to build a business and earn extra income, numerous resources are available through veteran business centers and the Small Business Administration.
The entire field of education is suffering. But add in moves and the instability of being a military family, how are military spouses doing it? Are they doing it?
Balancing military life and career goals is a difficult juggling act—one military spouses have been trying to figure out for decades. Teachers are the backbone of our education system. They are the heroes of the seen and unseen work. They are the ones who dedicate their time and energy to their jobs and more importantly, their students.
USAA announced today in a press release that Wayne Peacock plans to retire as President and CEO after a distinguished 36-year career at the company, including nearly five as CEO. He will retire in the first half of 2025. Peacock was named to We Are The Mighty’s “Mighty 25” last year after his incredible work for the military community. Peacock is beloved by his people, his clients, and the team at WATM.
USAA’s CEO, Wayne Peacock
“Wayne has always answered the call to serve and the Board is thankful for his leadership,” said USAA Board Chairman, retired Navy Vice Adm.
A former Massachusetts Air Guardsman who fled to the Russian army just as he was charged with soliciting a teenager in the U.S. says his fellow soldiers fighting Ukraine call him ‘Boston.’ In a video released by the Russian defense ministry, a man who appears to be Wilmer Puello-Mota discusses his nickname, the Russian units he’s joined and if he feels as if he’s a traitor.
“I don’t consider myself a traitor,” Puello-Mota says in the video released by the Russian defense ministry on Telegram. “The United States and Russia are not at war.
Go inside the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Horne