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Employment Expenses

Dependent care and work affordability are important considerations as you focus on career development and achieve your career benchmarks.

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Transportation and Housing Costs

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Transportation Options: Getting You to Work

Spouses who want to work may sometimes face transportation challenges. Explore suggestions, ideas a...Read More

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Child Care Aware Directory

Child Care Aware has collaborated with the Department of Defense to help military families find and...Read More


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Employment Stipends

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Budgeting on Commission or Tip Wages

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The Hidden Costs of Working

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