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Comment by camenae on March 4, 2011 at 9:37pm

Ok, that's what I thought. Just wanted to make sure :)

 

Comment by Anti M on March 4, 2011 at 11:20am

@Kate  a hotel would be alright, but try to find something more along the lines of extended stay... cheaper by the week and with a kitchenette.

 

@camenae... let them pack you out is exactly what it sounds like.  They come to your apartment, they bring the boxes and tape, they pack everything you own (which is why you hide your purse and luggage in the car), you sign the inventory, then they drive away with your things in their truck.  When you get to your new duty station and have a place, whether rental or housing, they bring all your stuff to your new home, unpack all the boxes and take away the trash.  It is simple, you do it by appointment, they give you tips for preparing, and you just move your car from here to there.

Comment by camenae on March 4, 2011 at 2:32am

Anti M, what do you mean by you let them do the pack out? My husband and I have about 2 rooms between us (we got married a month before he went to BC and we both lived with our parents before that), so we are bouncing between letting the Navy move us (neither one of us want to drive a Uhaul, lol) and doing a DITY move. We have about 14 weeks left to plan...and save!

Comment by Anti M on March 1, 2011 at 9:55pm

@ Kate,  when he receives his hard copy orders, he can get you on the housing list.  They will tell him how long the wait is at that time.  There's ways to do it online now, which I am unfamiliar with, other than there is a code on the orders you have ot have to get on the list.  If you can find other wives who are already ther to talk to, they can usually give you a best guess estimate. Be prepared to rent wherever you go.  Very few places have open housing immediately.

He can put in for advanced pay for the move, for part of the money.  It is better to save money for the move now. Having moved all my life, I can promise you will need cash in hand, and more than you think.

Accompanied orders may mean he gets ten days of house hunting leave when he checks in, depending on whether or not his ship can afford to give him the time off. 

The Navy moves are best if you have heavy furniture and a lot of stuff.  If you only have a few things and are not established yet, do a DITY move. I was raised Navy, joined the Navy, and married Navy.  I always had them do the pack out, less of a hassle for me.  We have pulled small trailers in the US, just because we wanted to move our motorcycle ourselves.

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on March 1, 2011 at 1:08pm

Torres,

So if the Navy is moving your household goods. Yes you many move a car or two and they will pay you for milage, gas, hotel. I'm not sure if they covered anything else. They will only pay for the point to point travel and there is a certian way they want the packet and all reciepts turned in. Also, I don't think the DF was reimbursed until a few weeks after the move.

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on March 1, 2011 at 1:02pm

Welcome Torreswife10, Kate G (ATT), and Lexi H.

I hope you take the time to read our many discussions they are full of great websites, insight full information from those who have been there. It also will save you time from asking questions they may already be answered. There are some great base guides located online they may help you get the important phone numbers, email addresses and hours of offices you may need to reach.

Comment by torreswife10 on February 28, 2011 at 7:49pm

Hello. So if we want the navy to drive all of our stuff for us across the u.s. while my hubby and I drive our car, is that a navy move? And if so, do they reimburse us for our hotels and such?

Comment by SubWife2010 on February 25, 2011 at 10:59am

So we still dont have orders and my hub graduates today but we have decided to use the navy to move us. Since they store it for us and give us time to find a place to live. wherever it might be! :)

Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on February 23, 2011 at 11:51pm

Angie good advice every time the DF gets a pay raise he add 2 more percent of his pay check into his retirement account. So we don't see that money he's putting away alot more than he probably needs too be but when we have kids or will need to be putting that money else (saving for a new home even though we have a large nest egg) where he can lower the percentage later.

Comment by Anti M on February 23, 2011 at 12:50pm

I didn't hear any disrespect.  We all have different styles which work for us. Credit cards do take a mindful thought process and will power to say no to little charges for this and that which you think you need, but really do not. $10K is scary! 

When my oldest brother died, he left his wife with $30K in credit card debt, an old high rate mortgage, no life insurance, and a small business which needed a bail out. She had never worked outside the home, he provided everything for her. Everything except a secure future.

My other brother who passed away left his wife in an okay, but not great, position. She has piddled it all away in two years on trips and and items she could have done without. She's the type to buy books today instead of save for her health insurance payment next week.  I refuse to lend her money.  Sad.

My husband makes the money, I manage it. Not always well, but our debts involve a mortgage, a vehicle (ok, it is a Harley), and one other major investment.  We have savings, noit as much as we should, but some.  Life insurance too.

If I had to give advice it would be (in descending order): if you use your card over your ability to pay, get rid of it. Pay your debt before you pay for fun.  Start a savings account you do not touch.  Invest some money in something secure.  Research debit cards and consider using cash instead. Get life insurance for every family member, including your babies.  Start a 527 for each child.  Make a budget to see where your family spends too freely.

 

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