military spouses

The Military Officers Association of America is highlighting expanded scholarship opportunities for military spouses. The organization, a longtime provider of education assistance to military families, points spouses toward a wider range of funding options to help cover degrees and career certifications. Frequent relocations and deployments often disrupt spouses' education and employment, making portable financial support a persistent need in the military community.

A new Maryland law taking effect October 1 will provide employment assistance to active-duty service members and their spouses who relocate to the state. Military.com reported the measure, which aims to ease the professional disruption military families face from frequent moves. The law is seen as a step toward addressing the persistent unemployment and underemployment problems affecting military spouses nationwide.

The US Air Force is broadening a job program for military spouses, adding five more installations where eligible spouses can get employment support and hiring preference. Eligibility details are being highlighted for families affected by frequent relocations, a longstanding cause of spouse unemployment. Coverage is drawing attention because military spouse employment remains a major quality-of-life concern for service members and retention efforts.

Westchester County is increasing property tax exemptions for veterans, military families and surviving spouses, meaning eligible households will pay less in local property taxes. Officials say the change is intended to ease the financial burden on those who served and their families. The announcement is drawing attention from residents and veteran advocacy groups in the region.

The US Air Force is expanding its military spouse employment program to five additional bases, according to Military.com. The program aims to help spouses of service members find jobs despite frequent relocations, a long-standing challenge affecting military family finances and retention. The expansion reflects growing attention to employment barriers facing military families across the armed forces.

The FINRA Foundation and the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) have selected the 2026 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows. The fellowship program trains military spouses to become accredited financial counselors, helping military families manage finances while supporting spouses' careers. The new cohort announcement is drawing attention from military family and financial wellness communities.