Episodes

New enlisted servicemember's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new enlisted troop in their unit. It is possible to accumulate and save while on ac...

New officer's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new officer in their unit. You CAN become rich on active duty as a military officer! If you're an ...

Taxes can be complicated. Military families have a number of unique concerns when thinking about their taxes- which state(s) to file in, how to withhold taxes, how a gig economy or side hustle affects the plan, how to handle ...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Real-estate returns, disability insurance...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Confused about continuation pay? Join the...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call! 12% annualized return in my TSP?? Take an...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. You can easily explore flight upgrades on...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Finance advise doesn't have to be confusi...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. How to maximize your GI Bill, save using ...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Military families can earn 1 million poin...

An E-4 with over $50,000 in savings in one tour?! Devin is an E-4 in the USMC who shares tips about military life, budgeting, and saving money on social media. He's done a superb job of transparently showing how a young, enli...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Highlights of this episode include: How t...

Want help refining your strategy for military credit cards? For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confident...

Spouse residency rules can sometimes feel very confusing. But today, Kate Horrell helps understand the rules and requirements regarding which state servicemembers and their spouses can use for tax filing purposes. We cover th...

For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. High-income, high net worth, or dual mili...

New (and positive) I Fund changes coming to your TSP in 2024! The I Fund update during 2024 will include more emerging markets, increasing and diversifying your international exposure. This is a positive change. In this episo...

Roth limits? IRA limits? TSP limits? We get this question often: "How much can I contribute to my Roth each year?" There are several DIFFERENT limits at play here and lumping them all as "Roth" isn't quite correct. Public Ser...

Want elite status with Hertz for free? Want to skip the line at the rental car counter? Want a free upgrade? Easy! As a military servicemember or spouse, you get top-tier credit cards with amazing benefits like this with no a...

In this episode, Jamie transparently shows how he profited over $14,000 from his last PCS by doing a full PPM (Personally Procured Move). The government will pay you 100% of the amount they would pay a contractor to ship your...

The DoD now allows up to $500 for a CONUS move and up to $2,000 for an OCONUS move for one pet per household. This benefit begins for any PCS effective dates of 1 January 2024 or later. We discuss exceptions, mil-to-mil benef...

Today, Spencer talks with Zac Hood, founder of TravelFreely.com and CashFreely.net and their amazing apps that are free! We personally use these apps to find the best offers on cash-back credit cards and travel cards. Zach's ...

It's tax season! Start collecting your 1099s, W-2s, and charitable donations. Whether you do your own taxes or not, you'll need all the documentation ready to go. Most military families should be able to do their own taxes vi...

Are you stressed about money? Do you have a lot of debt? What are you general feelings about money and your future? In this episode we cover the top 3 things to do with your money this year. No, there's no gimmicks or get-ric...

What is the MFAA or who is it? How do I find a good financial advisor who has my best interests in mind and understand the uniqueness of military families' finances? When is the right time to see a Cerified Financial Planner?...