New Fiscal Year, Same Mission: Stretch Every Dollar Like a Guard Family Pro

There’s something about October in a dual-Guard household that just feels like a full system reboot. New fiscal year? Check. New routine after summer chaos? Kind of. Calendar filled up with drills, trainings, and a million “are we free that weekend?” conversations…Absolutely.

While the National Guard resets its spending plans and budgets, we’re over here doing the same, but with our caffeine of choice in hand, a cart full of snacks, and that familiar feeling of “how do I make this all work without breaking the bank?”

Between back-to-school shifts, fall holidays creeping in, and the colder months coming fast, now is the perfect time to reset your own mission: stock up smart, plan with purpose, and stretch those dollars like the budget boss you are. 

Whether it’s prepping for a drill weekend, building out an emergency stockpile (because we know random weather and surprise orders are real), or just getting back on track after a summer of we’ll figure it out later, a little intention goes a long way. 

You don’t have to DIY with your budget refresh. We have you covered with: 

• Coupons you can use now – simple & no stress.
• Commissary deals on your go-to brands – think Purina, General Mills, Kraft, and more.
• Seasonal recipes to help you meal plan around what’s on sale (and what your picky eaters will actually eat). 
• Savings tips tailored for military families – because we get the unique juggle you’re managing. 

Guard families don’t wait until January to make resolutions. We do it on the fly, in the aisles of the grocery store, with a toddler on one hip and drill gear in the trunk. This new fiscal year is your reminder: you’ve got another fresh start to prioritize your people, your pantry, and your peace of mind. 

So whether you’re meal prepping before a weekend out in the field, buying bulk snacks for the FRG event, or just trying to keep your household from spiraling into a fast-food-every-night hole — now’s the time to shop smart, save smarter, and make that Guard Life hustle just a little easier. 

Check out the latest Commissary savings, grab your coupons and load your digital ones to your Rewards Card, and keep showing up for your family and your wallet this fiscal year. 

You’ve got this — one clipped coupon and stocked pantry shelf at a time.

Find Out More with My Military Savings and Guard Life!