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04/08/2024

Just booked a trip to Myrtle Beach, our tried and true vacation spot. My ocean fix is just a few months away. Todd Sword

12/06/2021

Your finances and your mental health are connected. Check out this article to learn more about what your mental health can do to your finances and how you can respond: https://ambahq.org/2021/09/17/is-depression-derailing-your-finances/

By Amanda Mitchell, AFC®Did you know that your finances and mental health are heavily connected? Studies have shown that money and mental health lie on a cyclical path. Those with money issues are more likely to have mental health challenges, and conversely, those with mental health problems are mo...

11/29/2021

Do you have questions about your benefits as a former spouse of a service member? Take a look at this article from the Military Officers Association of America to learn more:

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/know-your-former-spouse-benefits/

Get the basics on TRICARE, retirement pay, the Survivor Benefit Plan, and more.

11/22/2021

The VA has launched a new portal to help you answer about your VA benefits. This article from the Military Officers Association of America has all the information you need to know about the VA's new "Ask VA" web portal:

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2021-news-articles/have-a-question-about-your-va-benefits-try-the-new-ask-va-portal/

The one-stop-shop for online inquiries is designed to get you an answer faster. Here’s how.

11/15/2021

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Check out this article that offers resources for Veterans and their families to get the most out of this month: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/military-family-appreciation/

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Celebrate with virtual events and an appreciation kit full of freebies for military family fun.

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans day. If you are choosing to honor Veterans Day by giving to charity, this article from BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to consider when donating.

https://www.give.org/news-and-updates-new/2021/11/10/wise-giving-wednesday-donating-in-honor-of-veterans-day

Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities.

11/10/2021

Cybersecurity is a major concern for charities. Check out this article from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance to learn more.

https://www.give.org/news-and-updates-new/2021/11/03/wise-giving-wednesday-cybersecurity-for-charities

Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities.

10/21/2021

BBB Wise Giving Alliance is an official sponsor of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Check out this advisory for donors on charity fraud:

https://give.org/news-and-updates-new/2021/10/18/advisory-for-donors-on-charity-fraud-international-charity-fraud-awareness-week

Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities.

10/20/2021

Check out this article from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance about how standards provide an objective framework: https://www.give.org/news-and-updates-new/2021/09/15/wise-giving-wednesday-standards-provide-an-objective-framework

Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities.

10/13/2021

If you are looking for ways that you can help out regarding the current situation in Afghanistan, this article from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance may help you make informed giving decisions: https://give.org/news-and-updates-new/2021/08/18/wise-giving-wednesday-helping-those-in-need-in-afghanistan

Learn about wise giving, issues addressed by BBB Charity Standards, and how BBB Wise Giving Alliance completes evaluative reports on charities.

10/11/2021

Are you navigating a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)? Check out this Webinar from the Military Family Advisory Network as a guide for dealing with the challenges of PCS: https://militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org/2021/08/webinar-a-guide-for-the-modern-military-pcs/

As part of the 1 Million Meals Challenge education series, MFAN hosted a webinar with MILLIE on August 25, 2021. The live event focused on navigating a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) through the lens of today’s modern military family. Have you recently experienced a challenging PCS? Not sure wh...

10/06/2021

After a disaster, you can't help but want to donate and do everything you can to help out the victims of the tragedy. This article provides tips to help donors give thoughtfully in the wake of a disaster: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/24746-bbb-tip-charitable-giving-after-a-natural-disaster-or-tragedy

Scammers often take advantage of these moments to trick donors. In addition, campaigns set up by well-meaning individuals may not be able to deliver on promised relief activities.