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May 2012
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Letter from the Editor

Last month we celebrated and honored military children and this month we say "THANK YOU" to the amazing men and women that have pledged their love to a member of our armed services; the military spouse. May 11, 2012 marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Take this opportunity to thank a military spouse or to gather with friends that have been brought into your life because of the military. Enduring long deployments, frequent moves and a lifestyle that keeps you on your toes; military spouses are strong, resilient, kind, compassionate and  loyal. One of the great benefits of loving a Marine for 17+ years, is being surrounded by amazing men and women that wear the title of "military spouse". May you always know what your sacrifices mean to a grateful nation!

 

MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc. is heading to San Antonio, TX, May 9-11, 2012 for the Worldwide ERC�'s 2012 National Relocation Conference and we would love to meet you! If you are attending the conference, please stop by our booth (#700) and meet David and Sharon Gran, owners of MilitaryByOwner.

We continue to expand the resources on our site in an effort to make your next PCS move the easiest yet. Be sure to visit our blog for articles and downloads that will answer many of the pressing questions you may have about buying, selling or renting homes, as well as general relocation information. If you have a topic that you would like for us to cover, please do not hesitate to email me.  

We welcome US Air Force Academy, Hurlburt Field and Joint Base Langley-Ft. Eustis to our list of Top 20 bases for the month of April.  The Top 20 reflects the bases that are viewed the most within the previous month.  If you have a home to sell or rent especially in one of these areas, don't hesitate to advertise your home on MilitaryByOwner.

We love to talk with our customers, so if we can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact us.
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Featured Article
6 Marketable Assets of the Military Spouse   

Monica Schaefer
MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc.
 

I have always enjoyed the month of May as we celebrate and honor both mothers and military spouses. I have long admired individuals that hold these titles, and as a mother and a military spouse, I know the challenges that both can pose. While military life can be both rewarding and challenging, those that embrace it often posses a unique and marketable skill set. This, of course, is something that applies to both the male and female versions of a military spouse!

Creating or maintaining a career within the confines of military life is never easy and I have often wondered how many spouses would have chosen "portable" careers such as nursing or teaching had they not vowed to have and to hold. What percentage of spouses would have worked outside of the home, had they not been faced with the unique parenting responsibilities that come with military life?

 

 

 



Relocation Tips 
DoD Website Aids "Military Youth on the Move"

Do you get the impression that when you speak to your kids that you sound something like Charlie Brown's teacher, "wha-wha-wha-wha?" As the mom of budding teenagers, I have started to notice the glazed over look when I am full speed ahead in a teaching moment. They have been hearing the same drone their entire life and sometimes they just do not want to hear it from me anymore. This is never truer then when I am pumping them up and encouraging them as a precursor to another move; "You are not going to have any problem making new friends", "The transition will be easier if you get involved", "You have been the new kid before and it worked out great".
 
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Expert Corner
Renters Insurance: 5 Reasons You Cannot Afford to Skip It

This content is provided courtesy of USAA

 

Fire, flood, burglary, lawsuits - they can happen to you. Here's how you could recover.

 

Whether you live in a dorm or a barracks, a condo or two-bedroom apartment, you'd be devastated if you lost your belongings to a break-in, fire or malfunctioning sprinkler system. You may be betting that such misfortune won't happen to you, and you may win that wager. But what if you lose?

 

All Policies Are Not Created Equal

Renters insurance differs from company to company, so make sure you compare benefits before buying. Some key features to look for:

  • Replacement cost coverage.  This provides enough money to buy a new item to replace the one you've lost. That's better than a policy that only covers an item's actual cash value. For example, if your 10-year-old TV is destroyed, a replacement cost policy would cover the price of a brand-new set. An actual cash value plan would only give you what the TV was worth at the time it was destroyed.  
  • Protection against severe weather and other events. Make sure your policy not only covers property damaged or destroyed by fire but also by flooding, earthquakes and other natural disasters.  
  • Coverage of items in your car. The policy should pay for personal items if they are stolen from your vehicle.  
  • Living expenses if forced to move. If damage to your apartment or rental property requires you to temporarily live elsewhere, renters insurance will reimburse your living expenses.  
  • The company's financial strength. Insurance is only as reliable as the company that stands behind it. Make sure the company you choose has high financial strength ratings and a reputation for outstanding service.  

A renters insurance policy protects your possessions against theft, fire, vandalism and more - and you can purchase a policy for as little as $12 a month. Consider the following:

 

1. Your landlord's insurance protects his stuff, not yours.

 

Too many people forgo renters insurance because they think their landlord's insurance covers their personal possessions. It doesn't. A landlord only insures the structure you're living in. The responsibility for protecting all your belongings is yours - along with the cost of replacing them if disaster strikes.

 

2. Your stuff is worth more than you think.

 

Even if you're just starting out, what you own is probably worth more than you think. The average renter has more than $20,000 in personal belongings. Just think about how much it would cost to replace your clothing, books, furniture, laptop computer, flat-screen TV, bicycle, smartphone and everything else you've accumulated over the years.

 

3. It can happen to you.

 

It's comforting to assume you won't be the victim of a fire, theft or other property loss, but wishful thinking may lead to financial disaster. According to the National Fire Protection Association's most recent data, more than 90,000 apartment fires were reported to local fire departments in 2010, causing more than $1 billion in damage. And rental home dwellers are burglarized more often than those who own their own homes, according to the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics.

 

4. Renters insurance protects more than just property.

 

What if someone visiting you trips on a rug and breaks an arm? Could you afford to pay your visitor's medical bills? A good renters policy includes:

  • Medical expense coverage. This helps reimburse guests for medical expenses related to injuries that happen at your place.  
  • Liability insurance. If an injured guest sues you, liability coverage can help with legal bills and will pay damages if you're found liable for them.  
5. It's affordable.

 

Hard as it is to believe, you can buy a renters insurance policy for the price of a pizza - often as low as $12 a month. In less than five minutes, you can get a quote for a USAA renters insurance to protect your belongings.1

 

Add it Up

Think your stuff isn't worth very much? Think again. The average rented, two-bedroom residence can contain more than $20,000 in personal property. The numbers below are estimates provided by USAA of what your belongings could be worth.

 

Personal PropertyReplacement Value
Furniture
$6,000
Military uniforms and equipment
$5,000
Clothing
$3,500
TV, DVD or VCR, stereo, movies and music
$1,50
Computer equipment and accessories
$1,500
Watches, jewelry
$1,000
Artwork, decorations and collectibles
$1,000
Dishes, silverware and cookware
$500
Camera equipment
$500
Appliances (microwave, washer, dryer)
$400
All other property
$4,000
Total Personal Property
$24,900

 

Source: USAA  

   

1 Countrywide average price for policyholders who have $2,500 personal property coverage, $100,000 liability coverage, and $5,000 medical payments coverage as of January 2012. Rates vary by location and risk. Rates are subject to change.

 

 

 

 


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Military Life
American Forces Press Service
First Lady Unveils New Military Spouse Hiring Effort

By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service

 

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2012 - First Lady Michelle Obama today announced a new hiring effort intended to deliver thousands of portable, flexible job opportunities to military spouses and veterans in the coming years.

Eleven companies have pledged more than 15,000 jobs for military spouses and veterans, the first lady said, noting the vast majority of these jobs can be accomplished from home.

This commitment will make a "huge difference" for military spouses, Obama said during a teleconference announcing the initiative. "We're working hard on their behalf because we're proud of them," the first lady said. "Having an opportunity to have a decent job ... is one of the most important ways we can support these families."

These companies and their job opportunities will be integrated into the Defense Department's Military Spouse Employment Partnership, the release said. MSEP is an effort in which more than 100 private-sector companies have committed to a focused effort on military spouse employment.

This new effort will offer spouses thousands of at-home employment opportunities in areas such as customer support and telemarketing, as well as jobs that are physically located near military installations, a White House news release said today. Nearly two dozen contact centers -- which offer family-friendly scheduling, growth opportunities and the ability to transfer seamlessly from one center to another -- have committed to hiring spouses.

"Whatever comes up in life along the way, these types ofjobs will give them the type of flexibility and portability they'll need to succeed, not just in their careers, but the rest of their lives as well," Obama said on the conference call.

The first lady noted the value of flexible, portable jobs for military spouses, who must balance work and home life with military-related demands. Portability enables spouses to move without the stress of finding a new job at each new location, the first lady explained, noting military families are 10 times more likely to move across state lines than civilian families. And flexible work hours offer a better work-life balance, particularly for spouses caring for children or elderly parents.

Also on the call, Air Force wife Dawn Shaffer recounted the employment challenges that drove her to find the at-work flexibility she needed.

Shaffer started out as a veterinary technician, but was unable to find work in her field after she and her husband, Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Shaffer, moved from Guam to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Wanting time at home with their baby daughter, Shaffer found a job as an at-home customer service professional, which offers her both portability and flexibility. She now provides customer service to some of the largest companies in the world, she said. "I absolutely love what I do."

Military spouses shoulder a significant burden, Obama noted. They move frequently, take on additional responsibilities during deployment -- all while balancing the demands of family, careers and community.

But while challenging, a military lifestyle also equips spouses with a vast array of in-demand job skills, the first lady said. They're able to troubleshoot a variety of situations, manage schedules and deal with changing circumstances -- all qualities any employer would value, she noted.

"Military spouses often are the most talented and most resilient and most employable people around," she said. "What we're trying to do is meet these spouses where they are."

The first lady's announcement comes in advance of next week's Joining Forces anniversary. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the vice president's wife, launched this national initiative last year to rally the nation in support of troops, veterans and their families.

Since then, they've focused much of their efforts on employment issues for spouses and veterans, the first lady said, and have "made strides all along the way." 

The first lady praised the companies that have stepped up to support spouses and veterans. "Companies are not just telling military families we are inspired by them," Obama said, "They're backing it up with meaningful, concrete action 

Companies' key commitments include: 

-- Alpine Access has pledged to recruit, train and hire more than 3,000 military-connected Americans over the next two years. The company also will launch TalentSprout, an online portal with skill-building and job training curriculum. These career and personal development courses will be offered free-of-charge to qualified members of the armed forces and to their eligible spouses and caregivers.

-- Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. plans to add 10,000 new independent business and client services professionals from military families over the next several years. Arise also intends to develop special programs to create awareness among military spouses and veterans.

-- DialAmerica aims to increase the number of military-affiliated employees to make up 20 percent of its workforce by 2014.

-- Etech Global Services has committed to hiring a minimum of 200 military spouses and veterans in next two years.

-- Hilton Hotels employs nearly 800 military-related employees at their hotels and offices around the globe. In partnership with Recruit Military and other community-based organizations, Hilton Worldwide is pledging another 3.5 percent of their Hilton@Home call center positions to military spouses through 2014.

-- Prosperity America intends to hire 50 more veterans and military spouses.

-- Quality Contact Solutions is creating 150 work-at-home business-to-business marketing and communication jobs for military spouses over the next two years. These jobs will be in the health care and telecommunications industries.

-- Agility Marketing is planning to add 100 jobs for military spouses and veterans over the next two years.

-- QCSS Inc. will ensure a minimum of 10 percent of the forecasted 200 new hires from now through 2014 will be veterans and their families.

-- SP Data intends to add more than 150 jobs for military spouses and veterans over the next two years. 

-- Veteran Call Center, LLC plans to create an additional 1,000 jobs for military spouses and veterans over the next two years. 


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