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GI Bill

GI Bill

Last week I reflected on the intricacies of applying to college in 2024. It’s a process, but it works, and the Common App makes applying to college a little easier for our young folk. This week, it’s the next logical topic, paying for college. In a period where it seems our government stays in perpetual [...]

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Applying to College 2024

Applying to College 2024

Thankfully, it doesn’t appear the college application process has changed much in the past three years. Our youngest son will hit send on his early decision college application in just under a week. The process has not changed much since his older brother applied back in the fall of 2021. Nowadays, Common App is the [...]

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That Time of Year Again

That Time of Year Again

Hard to believe hunting season in my state opens today! Deer, with archery equipment, to be exact. Needless to say, I won’t be hunting on a Tuesday; in fact, not sure I’ll be able to get out this coming weekend. This year’s hunting season may look a little different as there is a lot going [...]

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Travel Awards

Travel Awards

One thing I got right on my personal financial journey is participating in travel awards programs. Specifically, choosing those brands that are best for me and then sticking with them. I am convinced without travel awards, my family’s current challenges requiring frequent overseas travel to care for sick relatives would be more worrisome. It is [...]

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Five Years Removed

Five Years Removed

Today marks five years since retiring from the military! Five years passed in a flash. So much happened; there was a global pandemic, two different employers, elections, new house, kids in college…the list goes on! I am not sure I’ve ever seen a five-year span so crammed with change. Not exactly what I pictured in [...]

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