8/4/14 Finances are often tight during the job search, and if you’re a veteran going through a career transition, it’s natural to feel suffocated during the process. Regardless of the size of your household, the strain of unemployment can create heightened stress and eliminate extra spending money. Especially if you have young children at home, you may feel guilty for not being able to treat them as often, go on family vacations, or even short day trips. Partaking in fun, stress-alleviating vacations, or even mini-vacations is a necessity to maintaining your health and well-being, and it doesn’t have to cost you a small fortune. Many local (and national) attractions, museums, tours and more offer military discounts, and they are often easy to take advantage of. There are countless deals available for a wide variety of items, ranging from airfare to clothing. Many local attractions and destinations also have discounts, but may not advertise them as heavily as larger companies. If you don’t see anything featured online, it never hurts to call and ask, as many places can be quite accommodating. This post serves as an unofficial travel guide to help guide you toward the resources necessary to plan a fun, and affordable vacation! Planning Your Next Vacation Restaurants: A common budget buster is trying to find a decent place to get a meal, without spending an outrageous amount of money. This military discounts website features a lengthy list of restaurants ranging from fast-food to sit-down dining. The list is […]