Good financial planning means being prepared for life’s unexpected occurrences. For military families, that’s particularly important because of the transient nature of military life. Repeated back-to-back deployments make it imperative that both spouses have the same financial goals. They should decide how the stay-at-home spouse will hold down the financial fort while the service member is away suggests the Dallas Morning News. Some things to consider:
Get affairs in order
Manage your extra pay
Establish a budget
Plan for retirement
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