Episodes
United Airlines Credit Cards | Airline Credit Cards 2/4 #101
Show notes can be found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep101 If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If yo...
TSP for Beginners: Navigating Your First 2 Years #100
Episode 100! Big thank you to all of the listeners and supporters of the podcast! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie go on a journey through the first two years with a Thrift Savings Plan or TSP. If you are new to the militar...
Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards | Airline Credit Cards 1/4 #99
Will airline credit cards give you the best benefits and point value? In this episode, Spencer and Jamie begin their Airline Credit Card Series with a review of the Delta SkyMiles American Express Card. Show notes can be foun...
TSP Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt | Good Idea? #98
In this episode, Spencer and Jamie answer a listener question about taking out a TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) loan to pay of debt. Show notes can be found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep98 If you have a question you would like us ...
Why the Amex Gold Card is One of My Most Used Cards - Welcome Offers,…
In this episode, Jamie discusses why the Amex Gold card is one of his most used cards. Find out about the current welcome offer, earning categories, other benefits, and how you can get this card for free! Note: As of October ...
The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier - Money Mistakes, Combattin…
In this episode, Jamie is joined by The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier from EnlistedMoney.com to discuss the financial differences between enlisted service members and officers, combatting the desire to spend, and what...
Government Shutdown Military Pay: 3 Things to Do Now #95
Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com and Jamie talk about the potential federal government shutdown in 2023 and what military servicemembers and families can do to protect their paychecks. Don't panic You will be back p...
My Review of the Mandatory Financial Literacy Training for Military M…
In this episode, Jamie goes solo to give his review of the latest mandatory financial literacy course he received through the Air Force. Shownotes can be found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep94 If you have a question you would ...
Invest Re-enlistment Bonus in TSP + Does BRS Have a Military Pension?…
Spencer from militarymoneymanual.com tackles two questions from an active duty Army E-6: Is it a good idea to invest $18,000 of my $50,000 reenlistment bonus into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? If I'm in the Blended Retiremen...
Dreams, Goal Setting, Moving the Finish Line, & Leaving the Military …
Spencer from militarymoneymanual.com and Jamie discuss defining/re-defining the "finish line", the benefits of dreaming about what you want your future to look like after reaching Financial Independence and retirement, and se...
Kate Horrell on Military Checklists for Retirement, Separation, & Lif…
Your Military Family's Confidently Prepared™ Life Binder: https://www.katehorrell.com/confidently-prepared-life-binder/ Retirement checklist: https://www.katehorrell.com/military-retirement-checklist/ Separation checklist: ht...
Calculate Your Net Worth in the Military #90
Starting your journey to Financial Independence might seem daunting at first, but calculating your net worth is a necessary first step. Spencer and Jamie discuss what exactly net worth means, how to calculate it, and how to i...
Brian "ALF" O'Neill, Fighter Pilot & CFP® on Survivor Benefit Program…
Spencer Reese from MilitaryMoneyManual.com and Jamie from the Military Money Manual Podcast sit down with Brian O'Neill from Winged Wealth Management and Financial Planning. Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, fiduciary,...
Military Retirement Overseas with Stephanie from Poppin' Smoke #88
Stephanie Montague joins Spencer Reese and Jamie on the podcast to talk about retiring overseas on a military pension. We talk TriCare, Space-A travel, visas, accidental financial independence, sabbaticals, geoarbitrage, bank...
8 Tips For a New Credit Card #87
Jamie and Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com share their top 8 tips for when they get a new credit card in the mail. Find the transcript of this episode at militarymoneymanual.com/ep87 If you have a question you would...
Mid-Year Military Money Check In #86
Jamie and Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com discuss evaluting how your financial goals are going for the year. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/mili...
Free TSA PreCheck, Global Entry for Active Duty + Military Spouses #85
If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com . This episode covers TSA PreCheck for active duty, Guard, Rese...
Military Spouse Jobs & 8 Million TikTok Views: Miranda Head from Link…
Miranda Head, Corporate Engagement Lead at LinkedIn and @CookingWithMiranda on TikTok, joins Spencer and Jamie to talk about military spouse jobs, using LinkedIn to find your next job, and overcoming the aniexity of meeting n...
Military Spouse Benefits After Servicemember Death in the Line of Dut…
https://military.wisestewardshipfp.com/militarymoneymanual - Free resources for Gold Star Spouses and Families Daniel Kopp CFP, joins Spencer Reese and Jamie to explain survivor benefits for Gold Star Spouses and Families. Pr...
Rewriting Your Money Scripts with Daniel Kopp: Deep Money Stories Tha…
Daniel Kopp, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, joins Spencer and Jamie on the Military Money Manual Podcast to talk about understanding your money story. Daniel introduces the 4 money scripts, which are often learned in childhood,...
Military Travel Hacking Lightning Round #81
Spencer and Jamie tackle reader questions in a lightning round format in this episode. Questions include: If you can only recommend one card, would you choose The Platinum Card from American Express or Chase Sapphire Reserve?...
Home Depot Partners with AAFES Exchange for Tax Free Appliances #80
The Home Depot is partnering with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) to launch its tax-free offering of major appliances to military shoppers. All active-duty service members, dependents, retirees, Department of...
Free Audiobooks + Ebooks for Military Families | DOD MWR Libby App, H…
Military servicemembers and their dependents can access the entire DOD MWR Library at https://dodmwrlibraries.org/ and through the Libby App by Overdrive. This allows free access to audiobooks and ebooks that can be delivered...
Dislocation Allowance: DLA Rates, Advance, & PCS Guide #78
Jamie takes it solo in this episode to explain how to get a Dislocation Allowance advance. Jamie recently started a PCS and used his DLA advance to shore up his pre-PCS finances. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on pr...