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It is a common assumption that living in housing on a military base means everything inside your home is automatically covered. After all, military housing feels like its own sheltered world, complete with security gates, familiar neighbors, and the feeling that the military “has got you covered.”
But the reality is that homes on military installations are not immu...
Military gear is subject to all sorts of hazards, from deployment and PCS to everyday transportation between your home and duty station. It’s vulnerable to loss, damage, theft, and that one guy who was “just getting his stuff back.”
And whether it’s your personal gear or issued equipment, military equipment is expensive.
Your homeowners or renters insura...
It’s easy to get a warm feeling about your new renters insurance policy when you read about all the protections you get at a reasonable price. But too few of us ask, “What does renters insurance not cover?”
Not asking that question can lead to some nasty surprises if you ever have to make a claim. And because military families live highly mobile liv...
Leaving the military is a major life change. Confirming your insurance coverage is an essential part of post-military life that you can’t get wrong. Not planning properly could leave you without the protections you need. With a strong insurance checklist guiding your every step, you can protect your health, income, and family as you leave the military and move into civilian l...
Supplemental income in the form of side hustles and gig work is increasingly common, but often misunderstood in the military. Many active-duty service members assume this is permitted and covered by their existing insurance policies. But the fact is that freelancing/engaging in secondary employment can leave you vulnerable when it comes to insurance coverage.
Before...