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February 2012
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Letter from the Editor
January was a busy month at MilitaryByOwner, with our attendance of three military expos on the west coast.
We had the opportunity to speak with over 3,000 people at the fantastic SnoFest event in Keystone, Colorado. Followed by nearly 1,100 at the PHMA Expo in sunny San Diego. While we were in the area, we took the opportunity to visit MCB Camp Pendleton for the Marine West Military Expo where we had the privilege to speak with many of our customers that offered their feedback and stories of success in advertising with us. But as always, we love to share information about our site to those that have yet to hear of MilitaryByOwner.com.
Thank you for all of those that stopped by our booths to visit and to pick up some of the fun promotional items we were giving away. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
As we approach the beginning of the busy PCS season we are often asked when the best time is to place your advertisement on MilitaryByOwner.com. While this decision is dependent on many personal factors, we thought it may help to share some statistical information. We see a gradual increase in traffic on our site from January through June, then it stays fairly constant until August. At that time we see a gradual decrease through to the end of the year. March through May are typically the busiest months since summer is the period in which most military members are on the move.
If you have any questions regarding placing an ad or are in need of any assistance from our staff, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via email, phone (866-604-9126), live chat, Facebook and Twitter (@militarybyowner). We look forward to speaking with you!  Monica Schaefer  Editor Media Relations Manager MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc. |
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Relocation Tips
Family Matters Blog: Travel Stress-free With Pets
By Theresa Donnelly
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2012 - Military moves can be tough on military families, especially if a spouse is deployed. It's hard enough to get the humans in the family ready for a big move, let alone a family pet. "Growing up as an Army 'brat,' I moved every three years from state to state and to Europe and back twice," Kari Mendoza, owner of Island Pet Movers in Hawaii, told me. "We always had pets and our parents taught us that pets are part of the family. Full Article
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Military Life
Living Life in Hypothetical Land
By Kristi Stolzenberg
When my Marine and I got hitched, I knew there was a very real possibility that he would drag me all over the country to some less than ideal map dots. I would be responsible for making the best of any place we called home, which isn't always an easy task, but somehow military spouses do it every day.
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Featured Article
Sittercity Helps Military Families Find Quality Caregivers Monica SchaeferMilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc.
As the PCS season rapidly approaches, military families will tell you that making a smooth transition from one duty station to the next takes organization, planning, and plenty of patience. Of course, moving with children can make the task even more difficult. Finding good schools and quality child care is often at the top of the list of things to take care of immediately upon arriving at a new duty station. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognized this unique need of military families, and in 2009 they contracted with Sittercity.com;America's largest and most trusted online source for finding pre-screened, dependable babysitters, nannies and certified CDH/FCC care providers. The best part is that the use of Sittercity is completely free to military families from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force (including reserve and guard). Read More
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Expert Corner
13 Tax Deductions You Can't Ignore
This content is provided courtesy of USAA
Before tackling your tax return, brush up on this baker's dozen of deductions that could cut your tax bill.
1. Traditional IRA contributions.
You have until April 17, 2012, to contribute up to $5,000 to a traditional IRA for 2011 and deduct it on your tax return. Here are some guidelines.
- If you were covered by an employer plan, you can only take a deduction if your adjusted gross income was below $66,000 ($109,000 for married couples).
- If you weren't covered by an employer's retirement plan in 2011, you can generally deduct your contribution in full.
- If your spouse was covered but you weren't, you can take a deduction if your combined adjusted gross income was below $179,000.
- If you were age 50 or older on the last day of 2011, you can contribute up to $6,000.
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