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 […] Read more…
2012 BAH Rates Are Here…Did Yours Go Up or Down?
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 […] Read more…
How Is Life As An Army Wife? AIT, Pay, Living Onpost and Making Friends
A soon to be Army Wife wrote me basically wanting to know about how life is as a military wife. She wanted to know about living with him during AIT , making friends and living onpost. httpv://youtu.be/TJXsWoDa6So 2012 Military Pay Chart How To Make Friends Onpost My Husband Just Joined The Army…Now What? Got something […] Read more…
I’ll Be Using USAA Membershop for Some of My Christmas Shopping
The other day I was on the phone taking care of some business with USAA in which at the end of the call the representative informed me to remember to use USAA Membershop benefits. Being that I was in a rush I said I didn’t have time for her to explain it to me but […] Read more…
Walmart’s Nationwide Offering Layaway Options for Christmas 2011
While not military related families in general will be happy to know that Walmart is attempting to alleviate some of the financial pressure in your pockets by offering layaway for the holiday season. Walmart offers some great rollback prices so this is the time get that flat screen or that cool game system for the […] Read more…
Ask ArmyWife101: How Is Onpost Housing Size Determined?
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 […] Read more…