The Military Wallet - Veterans Benefits, Discounts, VA Loans, GI Bill

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: October 30, 2019

Little Caesars Veterans Day Military Discount – 2019

Military members and veterans know the importance of being ready for just about anything. When it comes to pizza making, the staff at Little Caesars has a similar mindset. The Detroit-based company specializes in turning out pizza orders quickly. In fact, you don’t even need to call ahead if you’re getting basic pizzas like cheese or pepperoni. … Read the Rest

by Lizann Lightfoot, Last updated: October 22, 2019

How to Deal With Culture Shock When Returning From Overseas

An overseas assignment will change your life. The trouble is, you may not realize how much you've changed until you return to America. I loved living in Europe for three years. But toward the end of our assignment there, we were looking forward to living back in the States, where everyone spoke English, we could read the road signs, and stores … Read the Rest

by Lizann Lightfoot, Last updated: October 16, 2019

Military Care Package Tips – What You Need to Know When Sending Packages Overseas

Not only is sending a care package a fun way to communicate with your military loved ones, but it also helps improve troop morale by providing useful items and a taste of home. But how do you ensure your care packages arrive successfully with all their contents intact? And without using all your savings? Sooner or later, all military families … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: October 14, 2019

2019 USPS Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates for Military Members

The Christmas holidays are almost here, which means you need to act quickly if you have friends or family members who are living overseas on a military installation. Shipping to MPO / APO / FPO / DPO (Military Post Office™, Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, Diplomatic Post Office) addresses can take a little longer than shipping in the … Read the Rest

by Lizann Lightfoot, Last updated: October 13, 2019

Do I Need to Change My State Residency After a PCS Move?

When PCS orders move you to another state (or country), there's a lot that needs to be done. On top of all the mental and emotional challenges of moving, there's a painful amount of paperwork you'll need to do too. One of the hardest things is knowing whom you need to inform about your military move and whether you need to change your state … Read the Rest

by Lizann Lightfoot, Last updated: January 6, 2020

Your Guide to Military Spouse Benefits

Let’s be honest: Most people wouldn't marry a service member just for the benefits. The challenges of military life far outweigh most of the monetary benefits of being a military spouse. We marry for love, not for benefits. That said, once you're married and enrolled in DEERS, you'll receive a dependent ID card. You might as well get some use … Read the Rest

by Lizann Lightfoot, Last updated: October 6, 2019

Military Spouse Hiring Preference – How the Priority Placement Program Works

Have you heard of the military spouse hiring preference? This program could help you land your next job, but many military spouses don't know much about it or how it could apply to them. The hiring preference doesn't come into play every time a military spouse applies for a job. In fact, you can use it only in very specific situations. I've … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: March 26, 2020

Microsoft Office Military Discount – Save 30% with Microsoft Home Use Program

If you work in the military or any other large organization, you are probably familiar with Microsoft Office products. In fact, there is a good chance you use it in your daily work activities. The good news is Microsoft and your organization both want you to be proficient with Microsoft Office so they have partnered together to give you access to … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 7, 2019

Motel 6 Military Discount

When you're on the road and you're looking for a comfortable place to stay for the night, you probably want to sleep without breaking the bank. You've likely heard of Motel 6 and their famous motto, but did you know they had a military discount? Let's check out Motel 6 and what they have to offer and take a glance at their discounts for … Read the Rest

by Ryan Guina, Last updated: August 7, 2019

Great Wolf Lodge’s Military Discount

The Great Wolf Lodge is a wonderful, five-senses experience. For this extraordinary experience, you don't have to pay extra. The Great Wolf Lodge does have a military discount available currently, so it's even easier to save a military member or veteran. Let's quickly take a look at the Great Wolf Lodge and what they have to offer. Military … Read the Rest

DoD Stop Movement – Travel Restrictions Due to Novel Coronavirus Outbreak – March 16 – May 11, 2020

Free Tax Filing and Preparation for Military Members

Proposed 2020 Military Pay Charts – Officer & Enlisted Pay Scales (3.1% Raise)

Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits

How to Get a Military ID Card – Eligibility, ID Card Facility Locator, Required Documents, and More