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Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025 | Blog, Health Care, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS, Spouses

Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.

Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Shutdown

Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Shutdown

Mar 14, 2025 | Featured News, Food Insecurity, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

Politics may be complicated, but the solution to the threats facing military families is simple. Congress must act.

Must-Have Discounts for Military Families This Year

Must-Have Discounts for Military Families This Year

Mar 3, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

From travel and entertainment to retail and dining, there are many discounts available to military families.

DoD to launch new Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for Military Families

DoD to launch new Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for Military Families

Feb 23, 2025 | Featured News, Health Care, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits

Military service members have the opportunity to enroll in the new HCFSA from March 3 through March 31, 2025.

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

February 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

Feb 20, 2025 | Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Newsletters, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

In this edition, we discuss the PCS challenges, call on spouses to share their stories and highlight our Operation Purple Camp application.

Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Military Families Struggle with Flawed Moving System

Jan 29, 2025 | Featured News, Financial Security, Money/Budget/Benefits, Relocation/PCS

Changes need to be made so military families aren’t forced into debt because of a military move. Share your story.

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