Gates Reviews Military Spouse Career Program
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is grappling with the best way to reopen the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program to new applicants

Program Eases Adoption Expenses for Military Families

Military Wives: Underemployed but...happy?
Military wives are significantly less likely than civilian counterparts to have full-time jobs with pay and responsibilities to match their experience and education level. But that doesn't mean they are more dissatisfied with their lifestyle, says a new report by the think tank RAND Corp.

Picture This: Photography As A Mobile Career
Just because digital cameras make it easier for more people to take pretty pictures, not everyone has the skill to turn it into a business.

Pinching Pennies This Holiday Season?
The best gift you can give your family, this holiday or any time of year, is financial stability.

Shape Up Your Career... As A Personal Fitness Trainer
Personal training offers many opportunities: fitness centers, home sessions, healthcare organizations and more.

And Baby Makes Three
Often overlooked, diapers can take a surprisingly large chunk out of the family budget.

Sharing Your Financial Life
It's essential for couples to take control of their finances. It makes financial sense as well as romantic sense.

Save Smart For College!
Despite frequent moves and limited pay, paying for their children's higher education is a feasible task for forward-thinking military parents.

Budgeting For Baby
Your new bundle of joy can cost a bundle of money, but proper planning can help you maintain financial security as your family grows.

Project Work Can Solve Balancing Act
Many spouses want the flexibility to pick and choose their projects and even to say no when necessary, based on what works for their families.

Spouse Employment: Success Can Be Yours!
Federal and private sector initiatives can boost a military spouse's ability to start and maintain a career while married to the military.

Ad Sales: Military Spouses Welcome?
The discipline to conduct cold calls, accept rejection and maintain persistence in developing relationships is key to success in ad sales.

Answering The Call... Above And Beyond!
Ginger Dosedel and many military families stateside are employing their personal experiences and compassion to help servicemembers in ways large and small.

From Cookies To College: Teach Your Child A Sweet Work Ethic
Teach children to help in little ways while they're young so they can provide substantive help when they're older.

Basic Online Shopping Safety
An element of risk comes with the added convenience of shopping online, but knowing some basic "rules of the road" can help.

Put Your Organizing Skills To Work
As we generate ever increasing amounts of information and assorted "stuff," the business of professional organizing and home staging has exploded.

Seven Steps To A Successful Homemade Business
Many military spouses find that owning and running a business helps provide continuity through frequent moves and, of course, a supplemental income.

Adoption For Military Families: How To Get Started
Military families face many hurdles when they try to initiate the adoption process. Here's how to overcome them.

New Resources Help Spouses Craft Mobile Careers
Managing a mobile career requires a proactive approach. But some great new resources are available to help career-minded military spouses.