Finance
Are Military Career Starter Loans Worth It?
If you are in a military commissioning program and nearing graduation, you’ve probably been offered a “starter loan” by a financial institution. Many students question whether they should take the loan. Generally, nothing is wrong with
2016
Tech Tactics — Smart Chip Credit Card Improvements
Do you find the new "smart" credit cards — the ones with a computer chip embedded on their front — a pain? Well, some improvements are coming.
Family
College Admission MilVillage
Last week I mentioned three MilSpouse run Facebook sites offering forums for advice and interesting reading. The point of noting these MilVillages (as I like to call them) was they address two common areas of conversation
Transition and Career
3 Bold Job Search Strategies No One Is Telling You About
You did your research, asked many questions, and feel confident you know just what it takes to get your next job. Congratulations on making the effort to educate yourself and prepare for the unknown voyage ahead of
Transition and Career
Digital First Impressions
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s a well worn cliché, but it’s one you should continue to heed throughout your job search. Once upon a time, first impressions were made
Transition and Career
3 Quick Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
Even 500 years ago, people were taking advantage of forms of social media to get their message across — Martin Luther posted on doors and created pamphlets and woodcuts to attract and share his idea of
Health Care
Changes to the Survivor Benefit Program (SBP)
Couple of recent legislative changes were passed regarding SBP. Beneficiary change from “Former Spouse” to current “Spouse” If you were required to designate a former spouse as your SBP beneficiary due to a divorce court order, this may
Transition and Career
Career Change Courtesy of Uncle Sam
New place, new people, and oh no — not a new career? Such is the life of a military spouse. Sometimes, our careers have to be modified according to the opportunities available at
Transition and Career
Tech sector pledges to find jobs for veterans and military spouses
2016
The future is here, and it’s called the Internet of Things
The Internet is connecting technology and our devices to automate everyday tasks.