Blog Posts by Kara Fidd

Having a ton of extra money isn’t something a lot of military spouses experience. In fact, recent studies have shown thatan alarming 26% of military spouses face unemployment challenges, and living on one income can be difficult. You cut expenses, and budget your finances , and find ways to save but you still wonder why you can’t get ahead. Every holiday, birthday party, or non-monthly expense (like oil changes or other annoying money-sucking expenses that always pop up at the worst times) causes you to lose sleep. It causes tearsand arguments with your spouse. The solution is actually pretty... read more

I remember two things from Mothers Day last year: Cuddling with my baby boy Wondering how much my husband had spent on my gift Pretty sad right? To say our budget last year was tight is an understatement . It really puts a damper on things when you wonder if youcan even afford that lunch with your mom or not. Luckily this year our story has changed, we have successfully budgeted our finances to get ahead and plan for holidays. I can go ahead and enjoy that lunch and not have to worry about what my hubby gets me (I hope it’s a massage!) After all, unless you are literally living on nothing, yo... read more