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The following blog contribution is from Alicia Bledsoe, founder of Crashpad Connections. One thing you learn very quickly as a military spouse is that your spouse will be asked to leave home and travel for weeks, sometimes months, at a time. While temporary duty assignments (TDYs or TADs, depending on your branch) can be difficult […]

TDY Housing, Made Easy: How Crashpad Connections Takes the Stress Out of Finding aHome Away from Home

May 13, 2026

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If you’ve ever thought a trip to Hawaii felt out of reach, I get it! We used to think the same thing. But this trip is the perfect example of how points, miles, and built in credit card perks can turn a “once in a lifetime” vacation into something that actually feels not only doable, […]

Family Spring Break in Maui Using Points + Miles

April 8, 2026

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Who doesn’t love free stuff? What about over $18,000 worth of free stuff every year? That’s the amount of annual travel benefits my husband and I receive at zero cost. And why is it free? Because as the spouse of an active-duty military member, the annual fees on all of our Chase and American Express® cards are waived, […]

December 9, 2025

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Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country — and many businesses across the U.S. are saying “thank you” with special offers, freebies, and discounts. Whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee, enjoying a meal, or planning a family outing, here are some of the best Veterans […]

Veterans Day 2025: Discounts & Deals to Honor Those Who Serve

November 3, 2025

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If you’re active duty military (or married to someone who is), you might have heard about premium credit card annual fee waivers — but there’s a lot of confusion out there about what’s law, what’s bank policy, and how it actually works. This guide will break it all down — the laws, the banks that […]

Military Annual Fee Waivers: What You Need to Know

September 15, 2025

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Are you a member of the military community looking to explore the world without breaking the bank? Whether you’re on active duty, a veteran, or a family member, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy significant savings on travel expenses. Military travel discounts are a token of appreciation from businesses across various industries, ranging from airlines […]

May 14, 2024

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Do you know someone that is ALWAYS planning for the next thing?  It’s June and they’re texting about what your Thanksgiving plans are?  Maybe they’re already sending you screenshots of vacation ideas for summer 25′ or asking you what outfit you’re planning to wear to the unit hail and farewell that’s scheduled for next month. […]

Your Guide to an EPIC Ski Vacation

April 2, 2024

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