Military Service and Family Life

Many researchers have looked at the connection between financial attitudes and relationship health. While these findings are well-documented in civilian populations, less is known about how financial dynamics play out in the military family context. Learn about recent research exploring the connection between financial attitudes, financial management, and relationship satisfaction in military couples.

As many military spouses are seeking out remote options, it’s important for service providers working in the employment space to stay informed on legislative changes and priorities that shape remote opportunities. In this blog, we highlight the recent Presidential Memorandum: Return to In-Person Work, and the subsequent exemption for military spouses and foreign service spouses.

Changing long-standing workplace habits can be a significant challenge for midlife professionals who have been in their careers for years. Start small and work together. In this blog, we will explore various ways to empower midlife workers who support military spouses.

Caregiving is a responsibility that touches people from all walks of life—whether they are paid professionals, trained volunteers, or devoted family members. Providing care for another individual is both rewarding and challenging, especially when caregivers must balance this role with other personal and professional obligations.

During a PCS or deployment, the last thing a service member should have to worry about is protecting their personal information from scammers. Recognizing scams that affect the military community can help increase awareness and safeguard military families from becoming victims. 

This blog post covers mindfulness strategies to assist parents in coping with the reintegration process when a service member returns from deployment. Deployment cycles are generally defined by three stages; pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment or reintegration.

The workforce is evolving rapidly, and it’s essential to recognize how military spouses must remain adaptable. Upskilling is increasingly popular, helping them showcase their flexibility and resilience. Many middle-aged workers, including military spouses, are eager to develop new skills to boost their careers and improve their marketability. They simply need the right resources to succeed.

Military caregivers play an essential role in supporting service members and veterans, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and associated conditions like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Learning how to manage money is important for everyone, but it can be especially challenging for neurodivergent children, or kids whose brains work differently. Discover tips designed for parents and resources for financial professionals who are interested in working with neurodiverse clients or families with neurodiverse needs.

It’s important to be aware of the difficulties that may accompany divorce, as they have the potential to impact service members’ mental health, family stability, and ability to fulfill duties. In this blog, we will highlight some of the challenges connected to divorce and ways to support divorcing military families, particularly civilian spouses.