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The Military Money Manual Podcast

Military Money: Investing, spending, saving, financial freedom, and getting out of debt. Real world tactics and strategies for active duty, Guard and Reserve, military spouses, veterans, enlisted, and officers.

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Military Medical Retirement Explained: VA Disability, IDES, and What Service Members Need to Know #214

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Feb. 2, 2026

Military Medical Retirement Explained: VA Disability, IDES, and What Service Members Need to Know #214

In this episode, Spencer Reese is joined by Paul , a recently medically retired National Guard officer, and Joel Petit , a military disability retirement attorney, to break down the medical retirement process , VA disability ...
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Spencer Reese welcomes Ross Alcorn from Itinerary Boss https://itineraryboss.com/ to discuss credit card points and miles strategies, with special focus on small business owners. Ross shares how he saved $19,000 on his honeym...
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Spencer and Jamie break down the 10 core principles of Bogleheads investing and show how military service members can apply this simple, low-cost approach to build wealth through the TSP and other accounts. If you're overwhel...
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Roth In-Plan Conversions TSP with Brain "ALF" O'Neill #211

Starting January 28, 2026, military members can finally convert their traditional TSP to Roth while still serving...and if you're deployed to a combat zone, you could convert tens of thousands at near-zero tax rates. Brian "A...
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Build Wealth in the Military (2026 Update): TSP Limits, Pay Raises, & Avoid Military Money Mistakes #209

Is 2026 the year you finally take control of your military finances? With a 3.8% pay raise, new TSP contribution limits of $24,500, and proven strategies that helped one E-7 reach $600,000 in net worth by year 14, Spencer and...