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5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE YOUR SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED

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Page 1: Ways to Save Money if Your Spouse Is Deployed

5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE YOUR SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED

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ONE1. ELIMINATE

UNNECESSARY

COSTS

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Car insuranceCell phone data

Downgrade plans while the service member is away:

Cable

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TWO2. TAKE

ADVANTAGE

OF MILITARY

SHIPPING

DISCOUNTS

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Get free packaging materials from USPS, and then pay a flat rate for shipping*

*Questions about mail classification, pricing, and special mail services should be directed to local postal officials.

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PFC JOHN SMITHUNIT 1234APO 1234

Pay only domestic shipping fees by sending packages to an APO/FPO/DPO

address through the USPS

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LargeMediumSmall

Use an APO/FPO flat rate box to guarantee a set price regardless of weight

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THREE3. LOOK FOR ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS

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EntertainmentMovie theaters

Restaurants

Check for special military rates at restaurants, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues

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FOUR4. CONSIDER

EDUCATION

SAVINGS

OPPORTUNITIES

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MyCAA program

Scholarshipopportunities

Tuition assistance

MyCAA

Check out the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program for tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for military spouses

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FIVE 5. FIND

COUPONS FOR

SERVICES

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Personal CareAutoHome

Check Groupon, LivingSocial, and Yipit to save money on home, auto, and personal

services you need

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Local cosmetology schools offer dramatic discounts on salon and barber services

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www.regions.com/military

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This information is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. Regions makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability, or validity of any information presented. Information provided should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, �nancial planning, investment, legal, or tax advice. Regions encourages you to consult a professional for advice applicable to your speci�c situation.

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