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With the sunset of the widow's tax earlier in 2023, Gold Star families are turning to a new fight: changing a law that takes away survivors' benefits for spouses who remarry before age 55. With the so-called "remarriage penalty" being reevaluated in Congress, an advocate shares the latest updates — and military widows share their personal experiences. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Twelve Million Plus, the new, safe, digital home for the more than twelve million military spouses around the globe. Download the app on Apple or Android mobile devices.

As peak PCS season gets underway, a reporter outlines changes to military moving procedures that will impact families. Plus, PCS preparation tips for a smoother move. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Twelve Million Plus, the new, safe, digital home for the more than twelve million military spouses around the globe. Download the app on Apple or Android mobile devices.

Lisa Myers was inspired to create the Ceres Chill on her first day back at work in an office as a breastfeeding mom. Now the popular breastmilk storage chiller — that also has other uses — is available on select military bases around the world through a partnership with Janz Corp. Lisa shares her journey from attorney to business owner and how her product is meeting a need among military moms. Contact Lisa Myers, founder of Ceres Chill, at lisam@cereschill.com. Follow Ceres Chill on Instagram and Facebook. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Inflation has hit military families harder than their civilian counterparts, new research shows. A military spouse shares her personal struggles affording the higher cost of goods and a financial expert gives tips for military families who need help. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Twelve Million Plus, the new, safe, digital home for the more than twelve million military spouses around the globe. Download the app on Apple or Android mobile devices.

High housing costs not covered by basic allowance for housing and other financial concerns are top of mind for many military families. A new U.S. House of Representatives panel aims to help. Rep. Don Bacon, who is heading the panel, shares what the military community can expect. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Twelve Million Plus, the new, safe, digital home for the more than twelve million military spouses around the globe. Download the app on Apple or Android mobile devices.

Instant Teams has launched a digital, safe space exclusively for verified military spouses to gather and connect — no matter where military life takes them. Contact Kate Williams, 12M+ community initiative program manager, at kate.williams@instantteams.com. Download Twelve Million Plus on Apple or Android. The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

A new Partners in PROMISE survey of military families shows military students who rely on special education services may not be getting adequate support in schools. Two moms of children with special needs share more on the data and their own experiences.  Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

After a leak gushed 20,000 gallons of jet fuel into a well that families relied on for water, many service members and spouses stationed in Hawaii are still distrusting of their water supply.  One 10-year Army spouse, who was living on Aliamanu Military Reservation during the November 2021 fuel leak, shares her difficult experience of living without water for four months, and what she thinks about it all now.  Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Stay-at-home mom-turned-international artist Jess Boldt shares how making art has helped her through the hard times of military life as an Air Force spouse and the importance of making time for the things you love — even if your spouse's military career overshadows your own. Follow Jess Boldt on Instagram and Facebook. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families' well-being. How will these programs help? Will they for sure be implemented? Is DoD focusing on the right issues? Those answers and more.Read Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s announcement. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

In the second part of our series on the Defense Department's new survey of military spouses, officials share data on spouse employment, child care, military family finances and more. View the survey results on Military OneSource. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

A record low satisfaction rate with military life was revealed in the Defense Department’s latest survey of military spouses. Three military spouses share their personal struggles with the lifestyle—and why they’re not surprised by the results. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Nutritionist, dietician and Army spouse Kristen Noriega helps military spouses prioritize healthy habits through the stresses of parenthood and military life. She shares her best advice for getting through military life's toughest transitions without stress eating — or dieting — plus pro tips for buying healthy food on a tight budget. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Military families impacted by toxic water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in the 1950s to 1980s now have a two-year opening to file a lawsuit against the Marine Corps, thanks to a new law. A retired Marine master sergeant who lost his daughter to leukemia and a cancer-surviving officer's son share their stories and next steps for military families like theirs. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

A new federal law to help military spouses save for retirement spotlights an often overlooked consequence of the military lifestyle: the difficulty that many military spouses face in setting money aside for their golden years. Military financial expert Lacey Langford breaks down the legislation and what it means for military families. Plus, money-saving tips for the future. Follow Lacey Langford on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

New data sheds light on the problem of food insecurity among military families. A Syracuse University researcher provides some insight, and military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth shares how she's using her platform to help.  Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

Army spouse and stay-at-home dad Sergio Rosario Diaz is the founder of Soy Súper Papá, a global online community helping to support a new generation of fathers who want to be more involved in their kids' lives. He shares his tips for building a community — no matter the size — and the importance of pursuing passions outside of parenthood and military life.  Follow Sergio on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

A bronze statue depicting the Vietnam-era League of Wives will be the first public memorial to honor the advocacy and sacrifices of military spouses. Why has it taken so long to recognize these women, and military spouses more broadly? A historian and two military spouses involved with the project share their insights. Read more about the League of Wives Memorial Project. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

States are now required by law to recognize military spouses' professional licenses after a move. The Navy veteran congressman who spearheaded the legislation explains more — and two military spouses share about their endured hassles and the high costs they've incurred just trying to keep their jobs. This episode is sponsored by BlendJet. Go to blendjet.com and use code tsapodcast12 to save 12% off your order OR use the link zen.ai/tsapodcast12, and the discount will be applied at checkout.

As all military service branches struggle to hit recruiting goals, a new survey shows fewer military and veteran family members are recommending military life to others. The president of the Military Family Advisory Network shares why this could be the case, as well as pros and cons from her own military spouse journey. Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Zencastr, an all-in-one podcast production suite. Use code “thespouseangle” at zencastr.com/pricing to get 30% off your first three months of Zencastr Professional.