Category: Milspouse

Why You Need Life Insurance Beyond SGLI

SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL It’s easy not to think too much about life insurance when you are in the military since your coverage is automatic. In fact, the military ensures that all servicemembers are covered from day one – with $500,000 of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Coverage (SGLI) and up to $100,000 in Traumatic Injury Protection

Military Relationships: Surviving Valentine’s Day On Your Own

We’ve updated our privacy policy to bring you a more personalized Sandboxx experience. These changes are effective beginning 2/1/2024. Our goal is to always be transparent and maintain your trust when it comes to how we collect and use your data. These additions are in line with all current privacy regulations. And, we’ve given you

Retirement Planning for Current Active Duty Military

SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL No matter how far off your military retirement is, there are programs and benefits you can learn about now and actions you can take that will make your life easier when it does come time to separate. Preparing for retirement head on and with a plan is one of the most

Understanding Family SGLI: Is It Enough?

SPONSORED BY NAVY MUTUAL Upon joining the military, a servicemember is automatically provided with $500,000 of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage unless they opt out of the program or decide to decrease their coverage amount. This provides peace of mind to their loved ones, ensuring that they would be taken care of should anything

10 Fall Activities for Kids with a Parent at Basic Training

Looking for a list of fall activities for kids at home missing a parent and anxiously awaiting the end of basic training? You’re not alone.  Running the parenting show solo at home isn’t an easy task. The weeks of basic trining may feel more like years awaiting graduation and trying to fill each day distracting your

Milspouse Life: Making Friends and Building A Community

Building a community as a military spouse can be exhausting. You move, work hard to find your “people,” get settled, get orders, move, and start the process all over again.  While each assignment can be the chance to start over and meet new people, it’s not always easy. We’re sharing a few tips on making