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Jennifer Barnhill

The Military Wallet Editor

In addition to being the Editorial Content Manager for TheMilitaryWallet.com, Jennifer Barnhill, MPA, is an award-winning journalist and researcher, and the author of The Military Stories You’ve Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear, a book that challenges readers to reconsider what they know about military life by listening to the often-hidden voices of military families.

Featured In:: Jennifer’s writing and reporting have been featured in CNN, Military.com, Military Families Magazine, Military Spouse Magazine, Stars and Stripes, We Are the Mighty, The War Horse, and her research has been cited by the White House, featured by NPR, and presented before Congress.

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Podcast: 2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal: What It Means for Military Families
Military Pay
August 11, 2026 | 7 min read

Podcast: 2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal: What It Means for Military Families

Podcast: 2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal: What It Means for Military Families
How to Build Wealth on Active Duty: 7 Strategies for Servicemembers
Investing & Retirement
July 28, 2026 | 22 min read

How to Build Wealth on Active Duty: 7 Strategies for Servicemembers

How to Build Wealth on Active Duty: 7 Strategies for Servicemembers
Military Scams: Consumer Protection Data Reveals the Fraud Threats Facing the Military
Credit & Debt
July 24, 2026 | 10 min read

Military Scams: Consumer Protection Data Reveals the Fraud Threats Facing the Military

Military Scams: Consumer Protection Data Reveals the Fraud Threats Facing the Military
Podcast: Inside the Hidden Reality of Military Food Insecurity with Heather Campbell
Budgeting
July 21, 2026 | 7 min read

Podcast: Inside the Hidden Reality of Military Food Insecurity with Heather Campbell

Podcast: Inside the Hidden Reality of Military Food Insecurity with Heather Campbell
Military Child Care Fee Assistance Programs
Family
June 4, 2026 | 5 min read

Military Child Care Fee Assistance Programs

Military Child Care Fee Assistance Programs
Krista Simpson Anderson Discusses Military Loss, Legacy, and Survivor Benefits on The Military Wallet Podcast
Family
May 28, 2026 | 7 min read

Krista Simpson Anderson Discusses Military Loss, Legacy, and Survivor Benefits on The Military Wallet Podcast

Krista Simpson Anderson Discusses Military Loss, Legacy, and Survivor Benefits on The Military Wallet Podcast
Renters Insurance: Because the Worst Case Will Happen
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March 17, 2026 | 8 min read

Renters Insurance: Because the Worst Case Will Happen

Renters Insurance: Because the Worst Case Will Happen
2025 Military Clothing Allowance Rates – How Much Do You Get to Replace Your Uniforms?
Military Allowances
July 15, 2025 | 7 min read

2025 Military Clothing Allowance Rates – How Much Do You Get to Replace Your Uniforms?

2025 Military Clothing Allowance Rates – How Much Do You Get to Replace Your Uniforms?
Military Discounts on Cars, Trucks and Other Vehicles
Military Discounts
March 4, 2025 | 10 min read

Military Discounts on Cars, Trucks and Other Vehicles

Military Discounts on Cars, Trucks and Other Vehicles
Filing PCS Move Damage Claims
Military Life
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Filing PCS Move Damage Claims

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