139th News

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 55

    I hope you will make specific, measureable and realistic changes in January to get yourself back on track. Let me help you in any of the following areas (not all-inclusive!):Credit card pay-off planIncome tax planningSpending plan foundation (or adjustment!)Retirement planning-now and in the future

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 54

    As you plan for the future, our free "Money Ready" guide is designed with a simple objective: to introduce you to the basics of personal finance so that you can begin building a solid financial foundation and improve your financial readiness.The National Defense Authorization Act in 2016 created the

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 52

    This month I wanted to remind everyone of the incredible amount of information at Military One Source, specialized to help those in the military. Additionally, I thought it would be helpful to provide some financial information for those with children as it’s never too soon (or late!) to learn about

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 48

    By the time you get this issue, your 2020 taxes are most likely filed, Economic Impact Payments have been received, it appears the pandemic is receding somewhat and the economy is starting to recover. This month’s Tidbit focuses on the need to have a written spending plan to help you maximize your

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 47

    This month’s Tidbit will follow-up on last month’s focus on income tax filing. Many of you could have experienced notable changes in income, deductions, etc., so please note the tax filing items I suggest.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 46

    This month’s Tidbit will follow up on last month’s focus on income tax filing. Many of you could have experienced notable changes in income, deductions, etc., so please note the tax filing items I suggest.

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 45

    Filing your taxes just may be a little more challenging this year due to COVID-related Executive Orders and other adjustments. Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department's Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease filing stress for service members

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 41

    AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to get your free annual credit reports. This right is guaranteed by Federal law. You can verify this is the official site by visiting the CFPB's website. A credit score is usually a three-digit number that lenders use to help them decide whether you get a

  • Coping with Financial Issues of COVID-19 - Part 40

    Happy New Year, and good riddance, 2020! Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Christmas as we look forward to getting ahead of this pandemic and returning to “normalcy” (whatever that will look like!).