Purchasing a Home While on Active Duty
As a general rule, buying a home while serving on active duty is not a great idea. Here's why we did it anyway (and whether it worked out).
Beginning your financial journey and learning about personal finance can seem awfully overwhelming. But instead of trying to solve the entire puzzle at once, it’ll be easier (for your mind and for your psyche) to break it down into sections that are more easily digestible.
As a general rule, buying a home while serving on active duty is not a great idea. Here's why we did it anyway (and whether it worked out).
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