How to Prepare for a Hawaii PCS
Guest Blogger: Andrea Hacker PCS season is here and some of you are moving to Hawaii! Getting there seems to worry most people however I PCS'd there and back to the mainland and have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you. Once you have orders to Hawaii.... Call the housing office and get on the housing list! Rules often change at the housing office because Hawaii housing is privatized, so the sooner you call and see what the regulations … [Continue Reading]
Top 10 PCS Mistakes
By Nicole Leech, 15 year military spouse When it comes to PCSing, the military has ever-changing rules and requirements that can be very confusing. It is important to keep up with the basic rules for moving, so you don’t end up paying out of your own pocket. Avoid these 10 biggest mistakes: 10. Failing to keep the proper paperwork: Get an expandable pocket folder to keep your paperwork sorted and all in one place. If you are doing a … [Continue Reading]
5 Easy Tips for Military to Save Money on Energy Bills!
Guest Author: Adrienne Lally of Team Lally, SargesList Local Expert for Schofield Barracks It's not just which energy efficiency tips and projects you implement at home that will make a dent in your bills -- it's how many. This is a Q&A with Suzanne Shelton, president and CEO of Shelton Group, a marketing agency specializing in sustainability and energy efficiency. Shelton Group's annual Energy Pulse research report tracks consumer … [Continue Reading]
How to Prepare for a Hawaii PCS
Guest Blogger: Andrea Hacker PCS season is here and some of you are moving to Hawaii! Getting there seems to worry most people however I PCS'd there and back to the mainland and have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you. Once you have orders to Hawaii.... Call the housing office and get on the housing list! Rules often change at the housing office because Hawaii housing is privatized, so the sooner you call and see what the regulations … [Continue Reading]
8 Crucial PCS Tasks to Accomplish Upon PCSing to Hawaii
Guest Blogger: Andrea Hacker First thing to do when you PCS to Hawaii is REST! The flight takes forever, but the next day is no day to sleep in. You have work to do. Here are 8 crucial tasks you need to complete ASAP. #1 Check in! If you are married, your spouse can travel ahead of you and can check in to certain places before you arrive. They need a Special Power of Attorney in hand and have contacted all of the offices they plan to check … [Continue Reading]
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8 Crucial PCS Tasks to Accomplish Upon PCSing to Hawaii
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How to Prepare for a Hawaii PCS
Guest Blogger: Andrea Hacker PCS season is here and some of you are moving to Hawaii! Getting there seems to worry most people however I PCS’d there and back to the mainland and have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you. Once you have orders to Hawaii…. Call the housing office and get [...]
6 Financial Goals to Stay on Top of This Year
David Bakke is a contributor for the Money Crashers personal finance blog, where he shares his favorites money-saving strategies, investing tips, small business experiences, and more.We’re well into the year 2012, and I have to ask: How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Many of us have financial resolutions and goals whether or [...]
5 Easy Tips for Military to Save Money on Energy Bills!
Guest Author: Adrienne Lally of Team Lally, SargesList Local Expert for Schofield Barracks It’s not just which energy efficiency tips and projects you implement at home that will make a dent in your bills — it’s how many. This is a Q&A with Suzanne Shelton, president and CEO of Shelton Group, a marketing agency specializing [...]
Frugal Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
by Guest Blogger Michelle Dudas Ugh. Birthdays. At least, that’s how I feel about them now (now being 33 – I told DH we don’t celebrate those anymore). But for kids, it’s the best day in their life, next to Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. For the last 4 birthdays we’ve celebrated with our little ones, I’ve [...]
Don’t Qualify for HARP 2.0? You Still Have Options!
Did you read the latest SargesList post, New Lifeline for Underwater Military Homeowners: HARP 2.0, thinking you’d found a solution to your mortgage woes? Did you go to Zillow’s qualification calculator only to find out that your mortgage never saw the likes of Freddie or Fannie? What now? If HARP 2.0 isn’t for you, you’re [...]