Nichole Huff

May 15, 2024 | oneop.org | Kristen Jowers |Nichole Huff

Money can evoke a variety of feelings like avoidance, safety, and trust. In a romantic relationship, each partner brings their own thoughts, feelings, dreams, and ways of doing things to every aspect of their relationship and the same is true for finances. Service providers can help military families increase connection through financial conversations, including using “money dates” as a tool to improve trust and synergy.

Mar 20, 2024 | oneop.org | Kristen Jowers |Nichole Huff

With rising inflation, convenience spending, and an increase in credit card use, American consumer debt hit $17.5 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 according to The Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Debt accrual has become a necessity for many families to purchase a home, go to college, and make major purchases, like appliances and vehicles.

Mar 20, 2024 | thenbxpress.com | Kristen Jowers |Nichole Huff |Sue Miklovic

by Kristin JowersBrown (2023) estimates that nearly 62% of Americans have a pet, and half of pet owners not only consider their pets to be a part of their family but say they are as much a part of their family as a human member. From buying gifts for pets to buying pets as gifts, many military families may be budgeting for their furry family members this year.