ways to save money if your spouse is deployed
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5 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE YOUR SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED
ONE1. ELIMINATE
UNNECESSARY
COSTS
Car insuranceCell phone data
Downgrade plans while the service member is away:
Cable
TWO2. TAKE
ADVANTAGE
OF MILITARY
SHIPPING
DISCOUNTS
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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Pay only domestic shipping fees by sending packages to an APO/FPO/DPO
address through the USPS
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Use an APO/FPO flat rate box to guarantee a set price regardless of weight
THREE3. LOOK FOR ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
EntertainmentMovie theaters
Restaurants
Check for special military rates at restaurants, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues
FOUR4. CONSIDER
EDUCATION
SAVINGS
OPPORTUNITIES
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
FIVE 5. FIND
COUPONS FOR
SERVICES
Personal CareAutoHome
Check Groupon, LivingSocial, and Yipit to save money on home, auto, and personal
services you need
Local cosmetology schools offer dramatic discounts on salon and barber services
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