Ever wondered why some people make money and others lose out when they relocate to a new duty station?  Here's why.

Relocation is difficult enough without worrying about money. Yet the average military family loses $800 in the process of moving.  Fortunately, the Department of Defense has set up a sweet deal to prevent hardship -- you just have to know what you deserve and where to go.

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So you've just moved (again), you've gotten the family settled and, well, it's lonely.  It's time to start building a community around you and your family.

Where to start?

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Whether you're a bride-to-be or a seasoned military wife, it is always a good idea to consider the military lifestyle when buying furniture or household items.  After all, these can be high-priced items that will hopefully last a lifetime or longer.  There are two things to consider when stocking up your household inventory: frequent moving and the need for storage.

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When a unit is given short notice to deploy, many leading military wives desperately cobble together their unit's family readiness group and other networks.  Certainly there is no better way to maintain a continuous flow of information from the command to the families, not to mention the incredible benefits for supporting each other during deployments. Here are a few thoughts we've picked up along the way to help community/unit leaders get your spouse clubs established.

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