The Department of Defense (DoD) Skillbridge program allows for active duty service members to have paid internships with businesses to ensure a better transition into civilian life. Click here to find out more...

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Solutions to the Challenges Military Children Face During PCS Moves and Transitions
The average military child moves approximately six to nine times within their school career. With each relocation brings academic challenges, they often face midyear transitions, extra classes to reach achievement standards, single parent to dual parent transitions when the active-duty member is away, relationship transitions, as well as medical record updates for school protocols. Click here to find out more...

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The kitchen is one of the most popular rooms of the house to renovate. Whether you’re thinking of updating the room or completely overhauling it, this month, Military Mutual has you covered. In addition to outlining the five most popular kitchen trends, we also offer tips to help your room appear more spacious and things to consider before you remodel. Click here for more....

The home inspection, one of the most important aspects of a home purchase a new buyer (should) perform with a licensed professional. You the homebuyer, have up to this point, painstakingly searched for a home, possibly submitted multiple offers and negotiated and renegotiated a purchase agreement and somehow managed to get the fridge, washer, and dryer thrown in! But do they work?!! Click here to read more...

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Millions of people indulge in reality television—it’s what we do. In recent years reality TV has expanded to include home improvement shows where seemingly average couples meet with professional decorators and builders, armed with an insane budget and even more insane expectations. Click here to read more... 

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Buying a house is one of the most exciting, and costly, times in your life. While many of the costs are obvious—the down payment, taxes, and utilities—more often than not, a homebuyer will run into various unforeseen costs throughout the process. However, deciphering these expenses beforehand will not only help keep your budget in check but also your nerves at bay—making a smoother process for all parties involved! Click here to read more...

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What's in store for the national real estate market in 2019? While it's impossible to predict the future, experts have outlined forecasts based on current trends. [Some] experts predict another recession is on the horizon, we discuss why you should take these predictions with a grain of salt. Current trends and statistics will help create a better picture for you about the market health. Click here to read more...

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If you’re on the fence of whether to move or not, it’s crucial that the entire family sits down and makes a list of pros and cons. But sometimes, even that’s not enough, and you can be left wondering whether or not it’s the right time to get the moving boxes ready. These are some reasons to keep in mind as you prepare to make this life-changing decision. Click here to read more...

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Now that the the major holiday season is coming to a close, many will start to think of their New Years resolutions. One of the top resolutions year over year is to save more... But are you thinking about in the right way? The financial goals you set in your 20's will differ from your 30's, 40's, 50's and into retirement. This week, we look to provide you with differing financial goals you can set into each decade of your life from your 20's to your 60's to help you build wealth and create a financial legacy. Click here to read more...

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Is Commercial Development affecting the value of your home? If you had to choose between a neighborhood that has a Starbucks, a few grocery stores, and a mall, versus a neighborhood with non of those things, which are you more likely to pick?... Click here to read more about how commercial develop is affecting your homes values. 

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Winter weather usually has everyone hiding indoors - waiting for the spring to start the home buying and selling process. If you are interested in buying or selling a home, don't wait! There are plenty of advantages to buying and selling during the winter season. Click here to read the reasons why the real estate market can be hot during the cold months! 

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Whether you’re interested in buying a home or you’ve just made the switch to homeowner, there are a lot of added responsibilities to prepare for. Even if you’ve made it to closing day and the brunt of the process is over, you’ll want to be prepared for everything that still lies ahead—especially the financials. Click here to read more...