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Months alone. Moving across the country. Worries and challenges. Military life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. Together, we can overcome the hard and celebrate the wonderful. Join Jo, My Gosh! as we navigate this crazy, beautiful life together.

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The Blog: Jo, My Gosh!

Months alone. Moving across the country. Worries and challenges. Military life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. Together, we can overcome the hard and celebrate the wonderful. Join Jo, My Gosh! as we navigate this crazy, beautiful life together.

Enjoy!

What Military Families Should Know About Student Loans

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. A common misconception about student loan debt and the military is that no one in the military has to worry about it. Over the years, John and I have had some weird conversations with people who don’t believe that military families sometimes borrow money for college education.  We know what we’re talking about. We paid off more than $100,000 in …

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How to Make Ends Meet as a Military Family on One Salary

Less than $5,000. That’s what I made–cumulatively–during the first half year I was a military spouse. I had a master’s from a major university. I …

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Preparing for the next deployment? In one now? Use these two secrets from a military spouse who has been there and done that to guide you. #military #milspouse #millso #milspo #army #airforce #navy #marines #ng #nationalguard #reserves #militaryfamily #milfam #deployment #ldr #longdistance #longdistancerelationship

2 Deployment Secrets Happy Military Spouses Know

Bethaney is back on Jo, My Gosh! today sharing her two strategies for making the best of deployment… even when it’s hard. And it’s really …

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How I Keep a Bit of Navy Pride in My Purse

I don’t really “do” military pride clothing or accessories. I have one Navy t-shirt that I wear to work out in. I have nautical-themed stuff …

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There's room at the table for all military spouses.

What a Family Heirloom Taught Me About the Military Spouse Community

It’s been raining for about 18 days so far. The weather is grey. The rain is grey. Everything is grey. It matches my mood. I’ve …

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Something to think about! #milspouse

One Thing People Get Insanely Wrong About Millennial Milspouses

This post is sponsored by MilitaryOneClick. All opinions and work are mine. I’ve heard it repeatedly: Millennials don’t want community. We keep ourselves separate from …

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Saving for Our Forever Home: February Update

Read about our financial challenge to save $15,000 in 9 months for our forever home. Yep. You read that right: the February update. Here it …

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