Lizann Lightfoot

Sep 1, 2024 | blacknewsportal.com | Lizann Lightfoot

By Lizann Lightfoot     When military families get PCS orders, one of the first questions usually is, “Where will we live?” If you don’t want to live on a base (or base housing isn’t available), you may need to shop for a home before moving. Sometimes, service members can get a few days of house-hunting leave to visit the new area, tour houses and make an offer in person.

Aug 12, 2024 | militaryfamilies.com | Lizann Lightfoot

More than 1.6 million Hispanics and Latinos are part of the military, including veterans, and 47% cite financial struggles as a top transitional challenge. The spouse of a Navy veteran is working to change cultural norms surrounding the topic of money. Many military families who identify as Latino have cultural values like machismo, where males are predominately responsible for financial leadership in their family.

Jan 2, 2024 | militaryfamilies.com | Lizann Lightfoot

The husband of an active-duty Navy Nurse Corps officer is using his own experience as a childhood cancer survivor to help readers of any age understand the healthcare journeys of loved ones. Author Brady Lucas, a military spouse, wrote “Smiley’s Smile” in which Smiley — a turtle — is diagnosed with cancer and undergoes treatment, with support from his friends Rocky and Ollie. Lucas’s own journey inspired his writing.

Nov 19, 2023 | militaryfamilies.com | Lizann Lightfoot

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holiday season. However, many military families are already struggling with inflation rates and higher housing costs. When holidays approach, there’s a likely chance of increased spending … and increased debt. , one-third of Americans took on debt for holiday purchases in 2022, and that debt averaged $1,550 per consumer. Total spending increased 24% from 2021, partially because of higher inflation rates.

Nov 19, 2023 | militaryfamilies.com | Lizann Lightfoot

A retired soldier released a new guide to assist employers in hiring and retaining a “real-time talent pool of experienced, trained, and dedicated professionals” with military experience. Retired Army Lt. Col. Matt Louis’s book, “Hiring Veterans: How to Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth,” provides data-driven reasons veterans make great employees, and he outlines how companies can build a veteran support program that truly attracts military talent.