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Hmmm A Nice “Little” Pay Raise for The Military?

Army Wife 101 — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:47:38 +0000

I was doing my morning web surfing this morning and came across some news that in the mid month pay for January we should see a 1.6% increase in pay. Hmm let’s see what we can buy with that : * a tank of gas * 2 coffees with out the extras from Starbucks or [...]

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2012 BAH Rates Are Here…Did Yours Go Up or Down?

Army Wife 101 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:08:04 +0000

Every year BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) rates are released and we get to see whether or not the military (or whoever decides this stuff) thinks the cost of living in our area has went up or down. The good thing is that even if the BAH has went down in your area, those who [...]

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Ask ArmyWife101: How Is Onpost Housing Size Determined?

Army Wife 101 — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:05:24 +0000

Q. How is the Army’s on post housing size determined? I was wondering if this is based off of rank, family size, or the people in charge of housing. I’m sure it has a bit to do with all of the above but what are the guidelines on this. A. You will hear various accounts [...]

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Please Stop Saying We Get Paid More for Being Married…Part 2

Army Wife 101 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:12:28 +0000

Last year I wrote a post entitled “Please Stop Saying We Get Paid For Being Married” in which I intended to clarify the myth that money falls from the trees the minute a soldier takes on a bride or a groom. Recently a soldier left the comment below in which I wanted to responded to [...]

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Do You Really Make Money Living Offpost?

Army Wife 101 — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:24:01 +0000

In my years as an Army wife , I have heard so many spouses say “you make money living offpost”! I have always wondered why so many people say this, as I have yet to experience it. Here are my experiences as to why…be prepared as there is some math involved and I failed math [...]

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Ask Army Wife 101: Living Onpost & Becoming An Army Spouse

Army Wife 101 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:59 +0000

I received the following question via my Youtube channel: Hi im Ariel! My boyfriend has already been through basic training and he will be going to GA in May for AIT, I think is what it is lol! He is wanting me to go with him,but I’m young and they’re alot of questions I have [...]

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PCS’ing to Hawaii FAQ’s: Schofield Barracks Housing

Army Wife 101 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:53:47 +0000

It seems so many military families are PCS’ing to Hawaii . It is because of this, that even though I absolutely hate this place that I feel it important to discuss some of the most important questions in relation to coming here. Throughout the months I have been listening and watching the Army Wife 101 [...]

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Please Stop Saying We Get Paid For Being Married!!!

Army Wife 101 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:25:23 +0000

This is the biggest misconception ever!!! Recently a soldier has been leaving comments on my Youtube videos because he is mad that we “get paid for being married”. Here is the problem… we do not get paid for being married! Unfortunately I can’t even get mad at his comments, he along with others are among [...]

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Don’t Get Left In The Cold Or The Dark…A Message to Army Wives!

Army Wife 101 — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:59:07 +0000

Everyday I receive several emails from wives…lately I have received many from wives who are basically not being taken care of by their spouse , left with no money and not aware of what they are entitled to as spouses and moms. I figured it was time for me to share my take on this [...]

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Important Sites To Know When PCS’ing…

Army Wife 101 — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:12:00 +0000

In the world of PCS’ing “RESEARCH” is key to a successful move. It is important to always be able to refer to the facts when it comes to things such as dealing with S-1 (finance office in military terms) and obtaining any type of reimbursements or how mileage rates when driving to a new duty [...]

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