Sheryl Garrett, Sue Hoppin

A Family's Guide to the Military for Dummies

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Produktbeschreibung

Your personal how-tohandbook for living yourbest life as a military family Looking 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 community * Take charge of your finances -- decipher military compensation, handle your taxes, build credit, and invest for your family's future * Understand your military benefits -- obtain health and dental insurance, utilize the family support centers, explore retirement benefits, and more * Raise a happy family -- from housing and childcare to education and recreation, take advantage of all the military offers * Handle deployments -- prepare for deployment, help children cope, stay connected with your loved one, and manage stress and anxiety * Transition out of the military -- assess the financial benefits, retire from service, and plan for your next career Open the book and find: * An overview of military versus civilian lifestyle * Your place in the military structure * Educational and employment opportunities * Family support centers, groups, and associations * The best benefits for military spouses * How to avoid scams against service members * A family's guide to military acronyms * Programs outside the military you can turn to for support

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 719g
• ISBN-13: 9780470386972
• ISBN-10: 0470386975
• Artikelnr.: 23895166

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Reporting for Duty 7
Chapter 1: Living Life As a Military Family 9
Chapter 2: Figuring Out Customs and Courtesies 19
Chapter 3: Getting Around Military Bases 31
Chapter 4: Connecting with the Military Community 49
Part II: Understanding Your Financial Issues and Benefits 59
Chapter 5: Deciphering Military Compensation 61
Chapter 6: Taking Care of Yourself: Health and Dental Insurance 73
Chapter 7: Maximizing Military Benefits 87
Chapter 8: Starting Out on the Right Financial Foot 97
Chapter 9: Building onto Your Financial Foundation 113
Chapter 10: Housing Options for the Military Family 131
Chapter 11: Finding Employment and Educational Opportunities 149
Part III: Supporting the Military Family 165
Chapter 12: Raising a Family in the Military 167
Chapter 13: Maintaining Strong Military Couples 179
Chapter 14: Tapping into Community Support 191
Chapter 15: Dealing with the Disability or Death of a Family Member 205
Part IV: Mastering Deployments 217
Chapter 16: Prepping for Deployments 219
Chapter 17: Accessing Traditional Family Support 239
Chapter 18: Helping Children Cope with the Absence of a Parent 247
Chapter 19: Keeping Connected with Your Loved One 263
Part V: Transitioning Out of the Military 271
Chapter 20: Separating from Service 273
Chapter 21: Retiring from Service 283
Chapter 22: Exploring Subsequent Careers 293
Part VI: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 23: Ten Best Benefits for Military Spouses 307
Chapter 24: Ten Biggest Financial Military Benefits 311
Chapter 25: Ten Worst Scams Against Servicemembers 317
Appendix: Military Acronyms 321
Index 341