A Family’s Guide to the Military For Dummies by Sheryl Garrett (PDF)

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Expert advice on all aspects of military lifeA Family’s Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military. This comprehensive guide covers such key topics as introducing military life to readers new to the armed forces, financial planning, relocation, deployment, raising kids alone while a partner is away, and taking advantage of the available benefits. It offers tips and advice for dealing with emotions that surround events like deployments, deciphering the acronyms used in daily military life, forming support groups, keeping track of a loved one’s whereabouts, and surviving on a military base in a foreign country.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Your personal how-tohandbook for living yourbest life as a military familyLooking for a clear, concise guide to military life? Whether you’re new to the armed forces or planning your latest relocation, this plain-English handbook has expert tips for overcoming the challenges and taking advantage of the benefits unique to life in the military. From living on a base to financial planning to deployment, you’ll see how to find all the support your family needs.Grasp the boot camp basics — understand rank and military hierarchy, find your way around a base, and connect with others in the communityTake charge of your finances — decipher military compensation, handle your taxes, build credit, and invest for your family’s futureUnderstand your military benefits — obtain health and dental insurance, utilize the family support centers, explore retirement benefits, and moreRaise a happy family — from housing and childcare to education and recreation, take advantage of all the military offersHandle deployments — prepare for deployment, help children cope, stay connected with your loved one, and manage stress and anxietyTransition out of the military — assess the financial benefits, retire from service, and plan for your next careerOpen the book and find:An overview of military versus civilian lifestyleYour place in the military structureEducational and employment opportunitiesFamily support centers, groups, and associationsThe best benefits for military spousesHow to avoid scams against service membersA family’s guide to military acronymsPrograms outside the military you can turn to for support From the Back Cover Your personal how-tohandbook for living yourbest life as a military familyLooking for a clear, concise guide to military life? Whether you’re new to the armed forces or planning your latest relocation, this plain-English handbook has expert tips for overcoming the challenges and taking advantage of the benefits unique to life in the military. From living on a base to financial planning to deployment, you’ll see how to find all the support your family needs.Grasp the boot camp basics — understand rank and military hierarchy, find your way around a base, and connect with others in the communityTake charge of your finances — decipher military compensation, handle your taxes, build credit, and invest for your family’s futureUnderstand your military benefits — obtain health and dental insurance, utilize the family support centers, explore retirement benefits, and moreRaise a happy family — from housing and childcare to education and recreation, take advantage of all the military offersHandle deployments — prepare for deployment, help children cope, stay connected with your loved one, and manage stress and anxietyTransition out of the military — assess the financial benefits, retire from service, and plan for your next careerOpen the book and find:An overview of military versus civilian lifestyleYour place in the military structureEducational and employment opportunitiesFamily support centers, groups, and associationsThe best benefits for military spousesHow to avoid scams against service membersA family’s guide to military acronymsPrograms outside the military you can turn to for support About the Author Sheryl Garrett is a financial advisor, author, and speaker. She founded the Garrett Planning Network and is the author of Personal Finance Workbook For Dummies. Sue Hoppin is the Deputy Director for Spouse Outreach at the Military Officers Association of America. In 2007, Military Spouse magazine placed Sue on their 2007 Who’s Who of Military Spouses list. Read more

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