Living in a huge house, was a huge mistake for us–one that cost us over $14,000 in just two years time.
They say hindsight is 20-20.
I’m sure this is true. Especially when it comes to matters financial.
Now I know it could be much worse (we could have bought the thing!), but a sum that size nearly takes your breath away. Especially when in retrospect you see how easily you let the money slip through your fingers.
The DL on military housing
The way housing works in the military is this.
Either you live on base (rent is free, plus all utilities are covered), OR you live off base & are given a housing stipend (otherwise known as BAH), which is essentially tax-free money that goes towards a rent or mortgage, plus utilities. BAH is based on rank & whether or not you have dependents. For...