Episodes
Ramit Sethi's 10 Money Rules | How Do They Apply to Military Families…
Can you boil down all the best financial advice into a perfect list of 10 items that all work for our military listeners? Ramit Sethi's book "I Will Teach You to be Rich" is one that we reference often. In this episode, we re...
3 Things Great Marriages Do with Money | Research-Backed Principles t…
Managing day to day finances, having little to no debt, and controlling spending are three of the top ways for couples to build wealth together. Today Spencer and Jamie are talking about a paper entitled "Financial Management...
2024 TSP Contribution Strategy and Limits | BRS Matching Contribution…
What percent should you contribute each month to your TSP in 2024? If you are under the Blended Retirement System (BRS), you want to make sure that you contribute at least 5% every month and don't max out your TSP too early. ...
Andy Hill, Marriage Kids and Money: Building Generational Wealth, Hea…
Learn about generational wealth, Coast FIRE, saving for your kids' future, and learning to enjoy life after years of frugal living, in this episode with Andy Hill from marriagekidsandmoney.com , live from FINCON 2023 in New O...
Confident TSP Investing Course: How to Invest in Your TSP
Our new course is out! The Confident TSP Investing Course is on SALE now at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp . Listen to the episode for special promo code for $50 off through the end of 2023! Plus for every course sold, we'll don...
American Airlines Credit Cards by Citi | Airline Credit Cards Series …
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 you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spen...
Southwest Credit Cards by Chase | Airline Credit Card Series 3/4 #102
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 you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spen...
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...