Military Consumer Month (July) is over and it’s time to think about how we can support servicemembers all year long. Seven years ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched Military Consumer Protection Day to highlight fraud affecting servicemembers.
Still hesitant about hopping on a plane for your summer vacay? Caution is never a bad thing. Also never a bad thing is a road trip to new horizons. But with the whole clan confined to the car for hours on end, nerves will often fray.
Whether your shipping your car from back home or buying a new one while stationed at Sigonella, Stars and Stripes Europe has everything you need to know.
SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE OVERSEAS
Saving money is a top priority for many Americans, but it becomes even more important during times of economic turmoil. Luckily, there are many simple steps you can take to eliminate wasteful spending in your daily life.
Here are eight easy strategies to start saving more money now:
When my husband told me that we’d just received orders to Germany – I was thrilled! I am a 5th-generation Deutschlander and I couldn’t wait to start learning some German.
In a ritual that plays out year after year, companies spend untold millions of dollars to give their products those critical seconds of fame that only a Super Bowl commercial slot can deliver.
It may be winter, but that’s no reason to put your outdoor adventures on hold. When you’re properly equipped, you may find you can brave all kinds of weather.
Stay safe, smart and warm with the following tools and gear:
You’re flying down the Autobahn at thrilling speeds, jetting off on another European adventure (or on your way home from one). Suddenly, a sea of red fills the windshield — brake lights as far as the eye can see.
Summer is here which means sundresses, shorts and the world’s most contentious shoe, the flip-flop. What you may not know about everyone’s favorite toe-thong shoe, it dates all the way back to 1,500 B.C. with the ancient Egyptians.
It’s the summer season in Germany, the weekend is in sight, and it’s time to start planning. You’ve already decided your Saturday or Sunday outing should take you somewhere off base. As you narrow down your options, think about what you crave most in your down time: A festive atmosphere?
Kleinbrauermarkt / Brewer’s Market
May 3-5, Ulm
Some 14 regional brewers adhering to traditional methods showcase their potent wares next door to Ulm’s towering cathedral.
