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Calculate Your Net Worth in the Military #90
Aug. 28, 2023

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...

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Brian "ALF" O'Neill, Fighter Pilot & CFP® on Survivor Benefit Program SBP #89
Aug. 21, 2023

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,...

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Military Retirement Overseas with Stephanie from Poppin' Smoke #88
Aug. 14, 2023

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...

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8 Tips For a New Credit Card #87
Aug. 7, 2023

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...

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Mid-Year Military Money Check In #86
July 31, 2023

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...

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Free TSA PreCheck, Global Entry for Active Duty + Military Spouses #85
July 24, 2023

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...

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Military Spouse Jobs & 8 Million TikTok Views: Miranda Head from LinkedIn #84
June 26, 2023

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...

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Military Spouse Benefits After Servicemember Death in the Line of Duty with Daniel Kopp #83
June 19, 2023

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...

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Rewriting Your Money Scripts with Daniel Kopp: Deep Money Stories That Drive You to Spend, Save, Fail, & Succeed #82
June 12, 2023

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,...

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Military Travel Rewards Cards Lightning Round #81
June 5, 2023

Military Travel Rewards Cards 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?...

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Home Depot Partners with AAFES Exchange for Tax Free Appliances #80
May 29, 2023

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...

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Free Audiobooks + Ebooks for Military Families | DOD MWR Libby App, Harris County, & Overdrive #79
May 22, 2023

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...

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Dislocation Allowance: DLA Rates, Advance, & PCS Guide #78
May 15, 2023

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...

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Meet Hosts Spencer & Jamie: 2 Year Podcast Anniversary #77
May 8, 2023

Meet Hosts Spencer & Jamie: 2 Year Podcast Anniversary #77

Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com and Jamie introduce themselves to the listeners of the Military Money Manual Podcast. Your hosts talk about how they are investing for financial independence, their backgrounds, fami...

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Military Kids: AAFES $20 for A Grade Students #76
May 1, 2023

Military Kids: AAFES $20 for A Grade Students #76

Jamie and Spencer discuss a $20 AAFES gift card available for students of military parents with A level grades. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate ...

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Easy Orlando Travel w/ Military Credit Cards | Universal Studios + Disney #75
April 24, 2023

Easy Orlando Travel w/ Military Credit Cards | Universal Studios + Di…

Jamie and his son take a trip to Universal Studios Orlando and Harry Potter World using 3 credit cards: The Platinum Card from American Express American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant The Delta Reserve Card from American E...

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IRS Tax Refund Military: What To Do Next Year & Now #74
April 16, 2023

IRS Tax Refund Military: What To Do Next Year & Now #74

Jamie and Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com discuss what to do if you received a tax refund from the IRS this year. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in ...

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Save Your First $1,000 $10,000 or $100,000 in the Military #73
April 10, 2023

Save Your First $1,000 $10,000 or $100,000 in the Military #73

How to save your first $1,000 $10,000 or $100,000 in the US military. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymo...

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Erik Baskin - BLUF Finance, Side Hustles on Active Duty, & Military Separation #72
March 13, 2023

Erik Baskin - BLUF Finance, Side Hustles on Active Duty, & Military S…

Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 . The Platinum Card® from American Express and the ...

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Military PCS Tips: How to Prepare and Maximize Your DITY, DLA, TLA, TLE, & More #71
Feb. 20, 2023

Military PCS Tips: How to Prepare and Maximize Your DITY, DLA, TLA, T…

Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 . The Platinum Card® from American Express and the ...

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Prioritize Credit Card Spending Categories or Welcome Bonuses? #70
Feb. 6, 2023

Prioritize Credit Card Spending Categories or Welcome Bonuses? #70

Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 . The Platinum Card® from American Express and the ...

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Military Academy Cadets & Midshipmen Eligible for Military Lending Act Credit Cards #69
Jan. 30, 2023

Military Academy Cadets & Midshipmen Eligible for Military Lending Ac…

Military academy cadets and midshipmen are eligible for MLA benefits thanks to a recent change to the MLA database. That means cadets from West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Coast Guard...

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Amex Offers + Chase Offers | Credit Card Rewards, Best Deals, & How to Get Targeted Offers #68
Jan. 23, 2023

Amex Offers + Chase Offers | Credit Card Rewards, Best Deals, & How t…

American Express and Chase offers can be an easy way to get even more value out of your premium travel rewards credit cards. Spencer offers a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting military annual fee waived ...

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Amex Purchase Protection, Return Protection, & Extended Warranty - $1000 Back in 6 Months #67
Jan. 16, 2023

Amex Purchase Protection, Return Protection, & Extended Warranty - $1…

Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 . The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American E...

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