by Caresse Molina | Mar 14, 2024 | Articles, Family, Financial, IWS23, Preparedness, Retirement
The InDependent Wellness Summit is our free, annual online event for all military and first responder spouses – past, present, and future. Learn more about the program here. When I first heard there was going to be an interview on finances, I was eager to hear all...
by Jarah Macfarlane | Jul 6, 2023 | Articles, Family, Financial, Retirement
I get the honor (and big responsibility) of serving military service members in my practice all the time. My clients range from young couples with one income and new enlistees to reservists and retired vets. Everyone’s situation is unique – but sometimes certain...
by In Dependent | Apr 27, 2022 | Articles, Blog, Environmental, Financial, Nature, Nutrition, PCS / Moving
As military spouses, eating healthy on a budget can be a challenge depending on your location and access to local produce. Farmers’ markets, farm co-ops, and even conventional grocery stores can be expensive. Spouses across the world are getting their hands...
by Joy Chalmers | Apr 20, 2022 | Articles, Blog, Financial
As our family grew and our food habits changed for the better, I needed to look for ways to stretch our grocery budget and still eat well. Society taught me that coupons are the solution even though clipping always felt like a lot of work and time for little...
by Leah Holloman | Apr 6, 2022 | Articles, Blog, Body, Financial, Nutrition
Originally published Aug 2013 On December 12, 2012 (yes, that’s 12-12-12), my life changed… forever. My husband, Scott, and I welcomed our first child into the world. I had gone from working full time as a Family Readiness Support Assistant to a stay-at-home mom...
by Heather Campbell | Aug 8, 2021 | Articles, Blog, Family, Financial, PCS / Moving
“When you protect your wellness by finding ways to do the things you love, while also protecting your finances, you can use the PCS season to rest, reset, and arrive at the new duty station ready to re-engage with the mission.” – Heather Campbell...
