Military spouses often experience career turbulence related to frequent PCSs and deployments. Imagine earning a degree or maintaining a professional license while the constant threat of being uprooted lurks in the shadows. This can cause a lot of anxiety, seemingly unanswerable questions, and financial strain. License Transfers for Military Spouses: How to Improve In February… Read more »
Jewelry Discounts For Military and Veterans Whether you are getting ready for a wedding or anniversary, or just want to buy something new, finding a good jewelry military discount can save you some money. Here are some to take advantage of: Allurez Allurez sells engagement rings, wedding rings, and you can design your own jewelry… Read more »
Two Republican lawmakers, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel released their latest proposal on military family readiness on April 2, 2020. New Military Family Readiness Legislation Proposed Rep Thornberry stated that “Family readiness is a major… Read more »
Military Discounts To Use During This Time At Home It seems like the world has changed in a very short amount of time. Your weekends might have included a trip to the movies, eating out at your favorite restaurant, and then some shopping for some household goods. But now, you have to spend your weekends… Read more »
Organizations Supporting Military, Veterans and Their Families During The COVID-19 Pandemic During this time, many military families might be struggling either emotionally or financially. A spouse might have lost their job, they might need to spend more money on childcare, and regular resources could be limited. The good news is that there are different programs… Read more »
Military Family Support Organizations April is the Month of the Military Child. Our military children are resilient, understanding, and patient, as they have to be. They too go through deployments as well as PCS moves and anything else military life might bring them. It isn’t always easy but the good news is that there are… Read more »
$1,500 For Childcare Costs From Army Emergency Relief Childcare costs can be a huge drain on your budget. In some cases, the cost of childcare can mean a spouse decides not to pursue their own career. Luckily, a new AER program can help with this. As of February 1, 2020, AER or Army Emergency Relief… Read more »
Au Pair in America Military Discount Au Pair in America is a non-profit based in Stamford, Connecticut. They offer childcare providers that live with their host families from different countries. What is the discount? Their military discount is allowing service member parents to apply for free. They also offer a standing $500 program fee discount…. Read more »
Baby Tula Military Discount Baby Tula offers baby carriers, backpacks and lunch boxes for babies and small children. What is the Baby Tula military discount? They offer 10% off their non-sale products. Who’s eligible? This military discount is valid for active duty, veterans, and retired military. How do you get the discount? You… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Military Discounts on Gifts For Her Valentine’s Day is almost here and when you are shopping for the perfect gift for her, keep these military discounts in mind. Never miss a military deal or discount! Stay up-to-date with the MyMilitaryBenefits Discount Newsletter. Start saving now! Go here. Clothing and Gifts Kohl’s Kohl’s is… Read more »
Breast Cancer Screenings Will Use New Technology There is good news with regards to TRICARE and breast cancer screenings as the Department of Defense Department has added new technology for breast cancer screenings to its coverage. This was decided after female veterans in Congress pushed the Pentagon to make it available to active-duty service members,… Read more »
Christmas and Holiday Decorations Discounts For Military Families It’s that time of the year, and if you are in need of some new Christmas or Holiday decorations, why not use a military discount to do so? Here is your list! Home Depot At Home Depot you can find your Christmas tree, inside and outside decorations,… Read more »
This Veterans Day, there are quite a few discounts out there for anyone currently serving, anyone who previously has served, and sometimes their families. You can make plans to go to an amusement park or spend the day at a local zoo or receive a free meal. Beyond amusement parks and restaurants, here are even… Read more »
Veterans Day is a way to honor military veterans, no matter when they served. During that weekend, many places offer extra military discounts and some restaurants will offer a free meal. Here is a list of 25 places where you should be able to find a free meal either on Veterans day or during Veterans… Read more »
Military Benefit Changes For 2020 Changes announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2020. TRICARE Drug Costs To Increase By Over 40% Every year on January 1st, TRICARE has its regular cost increases. In 2020, we will see updates on prescription drug costs…. Read more »
With a new baby on the way, you are most likely looking for ways to save money. Here is a list of military discounts for new and pregnant moms. Military Discounts For Those Who Are Pregnant and New Mothers Operation Special Delivery Operation Special Delivery was founded by a doula, Patricia Newton, after September 11th,… Read more »
As a member of the military or a spouse of a member of the military, you are entitled to TRICARE, which is a benefit of serving. You might have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Select or another TRICARE plan. One of the most common questions people have is what TRICARE is and what it actually covers. This… Read more »
Earlier this month, both the Army and the Air Force, started reimbursing military spouses for licensing and certifications fee. The Marine Corps just joined them, with the Navy hopefully doing the same sometime soon. Marine Corps Spouses Will Now Be Reimbursed For Licensing and Certification Fees Marine Corps spouses will now be able to apply… Read more »
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 8, 2020. What better way to celebrate than to save some money using a great military discount. Here are some amazing military spouse appreciation day discounts: List of Discounts for Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2020 Never miss a military deal or discount! Stay up-to-date with the MyMilitaryBenefits Discount… Read more »
New TRICARE Coverage for Babies TRICARE has added a new coverage for babies. They will now be covering some or all of the cost of breast milk for those in need of the milk for their new baby. Here is what you need to know: When Will TRICARE Cover the Breast Milk? TRICARE will cover… Read more »
TRICARE Prime vs Select Trying to decide between TRICARE Prime vs Select? This is a question a lot of military families face. There is always a lot of discussion each winter during the Tricare Open Season concerning the differences between TRICARE Prime vs Select. Here’s the breakdown. TRICARE Open Season “TRICARE Open Season is the… Read more »
So many military spouses want to work on their own education and careers. Whether they are ready to start college for the first time or want to go back for another degree. Whether they are going after a certificate or want to apply to law school. Luckily there are a few organizations and websites military… Read more »