Best Aircraft Investments Podcasts (2024)

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#83 - Market-Based Cash Balance Plans with Jesse Reed 53:55

11h ago53:55

53:55

In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back financial planning expert and pilot Jesse Reed to dive deep into market-based cash balance plans—a retirement vehicle being implemented by airlines specifically for high-earning pilots facing 401(k) spillover limits. Jesse unpacks how pilots can strategically manage these plans to maxi…

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Money Mindset | Growth vs Fixed #148 27:17

18m ago27:17

27:17

"I'll always be broke." "I can't build wealth with this salary." "I'm just a spender- I can't help it." In this episode, Jamie and Spencer discuss how adopting a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset can transform your approach to personal finance. Drawing from Carol Dweck's book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," they explore how changing y…

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Insights from a climate and energy reporter’s notebook | Tim McDonnell, Semafor 43:55

9d ago43:55

43:55

In this this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Conor Fryer sit down with Tim McDonnell, Climate & Energy Editor at Semafor and the author of Semafor’s Net Zero newsletter, to delve into the current state of climate journalism, real-time energy crises, and the forces driving the energy transition. Tim reflects on how far climate rep…

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#82 - From LLCs and HSAs to Roth IRAs: Mastering Wealth Protection with Mark Kohler 1:01:03

8d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome tax attorney Mark Kohler to answer popular questions on tax strategies for high-income professionals. With two decades of experience, Mark breaks down essentials from self-directed IRAs to maximizing HSAs, Roth IRAs, and other tax-advantaged accounts, plus strategie…

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Airports - Air Service Development 45:39

1d ago45:39

45:39

What role does an airport take in attracting new airline service? We welcome Nate Lavin, Air Service and Business Development Manager at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC) to share more about how SLC has done it, while also transitioning from a historically majority connecting airport to one now with more origin & destination traffic…

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"I Only Want 1 Credit Card!" Best Military Credit Card Strategies for 1, 3, or 5+ Cards #147 30:17

10d ago30:17

30:17

This may surprise you! Want to experience an easier and simplified strategy for military credit cards? That's fine! We'd ask "why" you don't want more, but in today's episode we share which cards we'd recommend for listeners who reach out wanting smaller numbers. Links: Ultimate Military Credit Cards course (free) Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) Amex …

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Optimizing Benefits: Open Enrollment Strategies for Pilots 18:35

2d ago18:35

18:35

Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, as he explores what to expect during open enrollment, a key time for pilots to reassess and select their benefits for the upcoming year. As we approach the end of 2024, it's essential to make informed decisions that align with both your immediate needs and long-term financial goals. This episode provides a thorough break…

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BIS Benefits: Revolutionizing Group Health & Business Insurance through people, core values, and an award-winning workplace 56:56

6d ago56:56

56:56

Drew Holley, Managing Partner of BIS Benefits, emphasizes the critical importance of employee benefits and health insurance in today's competitive business landscape, where retaining top talent is paramount. With a focus on serving clients with excellence, BIS Benefits has evolved into a one-stop shop for group health and business insurance since i…

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#81 - The Power of AI and Passive Income Strategies for Pilots with Jim Higgins 45:51

8d ago45:51

45:51

In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Jim Higgins, a former airline pilot turned co-founder and COO of a successful tech startup, Thread. Jim shares his unique journey, from negotiating contracts for American Eagle during 9/11 to leading a company that uses drones and AI for utility inspections. T…

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HCFSA for Military | Health Care Flexible Spending Account Worth It for Military Families? #146 13:07

9d ago13:07

13:07

A new benefit for military families! How good is it? In fall of 2024, SecDef announced a new Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) for military families. In March 2025, you'll be able to sign up for it for the first time. It may give you a minor tax savings but also may complicate your situation a little. We break down the details of this pr…

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#80 - Storm-Proofing Your Real Estate Investment with Jules Sneddon and Trevor Moss 51:57

14d ago51:57

51:57

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Passive Income Pilots! This week, Tait and Ryan talk with Jules Sneddon and Trevor Moss from the National Real Estate Insurance Group to explore everything you need to know about insuring your real estate investments. From protecting against storm damage to navigating the rising insurance costs in high-ri…

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Nature’s Best Hope | Dr. Doug Tallamy 33:05

17d ago33:05

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In this episode, Dr. Tallamy and Hilary Langer tap into the world of caterpillars, birds, and native flora to illuminate how individuals can be agents of change and address urgent issues of species loss and ecosystem collapse. From publishing research on insects to reviving his own property that was overrun by non-native plants, Dr. Tallamy's journ…

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Altavair and an AvGeek's Dream Career 53:26

20d ago53:26

53:26

We welcome Brian Rynott to the podcast to hear about his broad and unique aviation career, including a deeper dive into Altavair where he is currently Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Americas. Brian is arguably one of the industry's most respected AvGeeks, so we had to up the ante on his trivia lineup. Listen in to hear how he performed …

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Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) | Roth vs Traditional | How RMDs Affect Military Finances, Inherited IRAs #145 25:49

16d ago25:49

25:49

Did you know Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) will be a factor in your future that you may not be tracking? If you have any traditional TSP or IRA money, you'll be required to take a portion of that money starting at 73 (as of 2024, scheduled to go up to 75), and that distribution will be taxable income. This can affect how to withdraw from ac…

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Real Talk for Transitioning Veterans with Nik Fialka 40:11

16d ago40:11

40:11

Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, in a special crossover episode from his appearance on the "Ready 4 Pushback" podcast, hosted by Nik Fialka, recorded on March 18, 2024. In this episode, Tim shares financial advice for pilots, particularly focusing on veterans transitioning to civilian aviation careers. Tim delves into the nuances of managing finances in…

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Sreeni Prabhu, co-founder, Managing Partner, Co-CEO, and Group Chief Investment Officer, Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC (Angel Oak) 1:18:20

19d ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Unlocking financial value through alternative credit is a central theme in this engaging conversation with Sreeni Prabhu, co-founder, Managing Partner, Co-CEO, and Group Chief Investment Officer at Angel Oak Capital. With a keen focus on the structured credit space, Sreeni discusses how Angel Oak, one of the largest securitizers of non-qualified mo…

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#79 - From Cockpit to Space: On Grit, Leadership, and Space Travel with Col. Eileen Collins 1:01:32

22d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Passive Income Pilots! In this episode, Tait and Ryan sit with Colonel Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a NASA space shuttle. Colonel Collins shares her incredible journey, from becoming a pilot to breaking barriers in space exploration. She dives into leadership lessons, risk management, and t…

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Gap Funds for FIRE | How to Save for Early Retirement in Taxable Accounts for Military #144 30:28

23d ago30:28

30:28

How do you finance the life between possible early retirment and 59.5 years old when you can access you retirement accounts? A gap fund is one common approach. Today we discuss: What is a gap fund? Is it necessary? Where does it fall in priority order when saving for early retirement? How do you invest a gap fund? For a limited time, Spencer is off…

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Helping Hurricane Helene Victims | Operation Airdrop 18:31

28d ago18:31

18:31

In this special episode of the Pilot Money Podcast, Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, focuses on the remarkable efforts of pilots providing disaster relief following Hurricane Helene. As the storm wreaked havoc from Florida to Virginia, causing unprecedented damage and displacement, the pilot community, led by Operation Airdrop, rallied to deliver essential a…

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#78 - Lifestyle Investments: Leveraging Seaside Property for Passive Income with Casey Roloff 51:50

29d ago51:50

51:50

In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan sit down with Casey Roloff, the visionary behind Seabrook, a seaside town in Washington. They explore how pilots and high-income professionals can strategically invest in real estate within Opportunity Zones while leveraging short-term rental tax loopholes and self-directed IRAs for significan…

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DCFSA | Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for Military | Possible $5,000 Tax Benefit | With Brandon Lovingier, the Enlisted Money Guy #143 17:30

1M ago17:30

17:30

Dependent care flexible spending account- is it even worth your time? (note: this is different than the HEALTHCARE FSA which was announced in Sept 2024- we have an episode coming out on that in a few weeks) Open season is coming up in mid-November to mid-December! For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! …

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Take Command of Your Coverage: Aircraft Insurance Tips for Pilots 57:34

1M ago57:34

57:34

Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, as he sits down with David Hampson, partner at Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group, to explore the critical aspects of aviation insurance. This episode helps pilot owners understand the nuances of insuring aircraft. From pleasure use to business use corporate jets, and the importance of having the right coverage ca…

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Routes 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Get the inside scoop on Routes, an amazing forum and network that airlines and airports around the world use to plan prospective new air service. We welcome Deanna Dow, Director of Airline Partnerships at Informa Markets, to explain more about Routes and the critical role its forums and offerings play in fostering new air service.…

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Climate and the Court | Kevin Poloncarz, Covington & Burling 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

Over the last few years, the United States has led the world in the fight against climate change by passing some of the most impactful and largest investments in infrastructure and related regulatory reforms ever. Together, the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law seek to deploy nearly $1 trillion in climate positive infras…

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Amex Pop-Up Jail, TSP Contributions, Combining Accounts, Low Fee Investments: Reader Question & Answers #142 58:31

1M ago58:31

58:31

In this mailbag episode, Spencer and Jamie answer various listener questions about investing, credit cards, and military-specific financial topics. They provide insights on compound growth, TSP options, Roth vs. Traditional accounts, credit card strategies, and investment return estimates. Questions discussed: - Is there a benefit to combining mult…

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#77 - The Pilot's Flight Plan to Passive Income: Aircraft Leasing and Tax Benefits with Luke Lysen 44:35

2M ago44:35

44:35

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Passive Income Pilots! Today, Tait and Ryan dive into the world of aircraft ownership, tax advantages, and leaseback strategies with guest Luke Lysen from The Flight Academy and Aerista. They explore how pilots and high-income earners can purchase an aircraft, rent it out to a flight school, and lever…

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Air Force Pilot: Buying Multiple Homes on Active Duty, Building Wealth, Teaching Financial Habits to Your Troops with Garrison #141 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

$85,000 in debt and a brand new truck to a wealthy and generous life?! In this episode, Air Force officer Garrison shares his financial journey from $85,000 in debt to working towards financial independence. He discusses following Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, buying a home in the military, running a crash pad rental business, and helping his Airmen wi…

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Investing During An Election: Should You Shift Your Strategy? 18:55

1M ago18:55

18:55

In this timely episode of the Pilot Money Podcast, Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, delves into the often-asked question about whether investment strategies should change during an election year. With the U.S. presidential election looming, Tim explores the potential impacts of election outcomes on the financial markets and what investors—particularly pilots…

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Drones & Safety Policy 48:16

2M ago48:16

48:16

We welcome Harrison Wolf to the podcast as we take a slight tangent into the world of drones and Harrison's role at the Flight Safety Foundation. Aviation touches so many facets, and we were excited to hear a bit more about this fascinating and growing segment.By Ashwin Jadhav & Peeter Sööt

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Revolutionizing wind power with the world’s largest aircraft | Mark Lundstrom, Founder and CEO of Radia 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

For the world to meet its growing need for low-cost clean energy and achieve ambitious decarbonization targets, land-based onshore wind energy must be an increasingly large part of the electricity generation mix—potentially as much as 20-41% by 2050, according to BloombergNEF and the International Energy Agency (IEA). But there is a challenge: the …

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#76 - MOST POPULAR EPISODE: Reduce Taxes & Maximize Returns Using PROVEN Strategies with Toby Mathis 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait Duryea takes you back to one of the most downloaded episodes in the show's history with Toby Mathis from Anderson Advisors. Discover how tax laws can work for you through real estate investments, cost segregation, and bonus depreciation strategies. Toby breaks down the game-changing legal strategies hi…

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Military Financial Readiness Study | Tom McLean & Jodi Vickery from Armed Forces Bank #140 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

The May 2024 Military Family Financial Readiness study from Armed Forces Bank highlighted unique financial challenges military families faces due to the nature of their service. Today, Spencer and Jamie are joined by Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery, hosts of the Militarily Speaking podcast, join us to discuss the financial challenges military families …

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Aviation as a Strategic Investment 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

What role can aviation play as a personal or corporate investment? We speak with Shelley Svoren, of Infinite Branches, to find out. We also get to hear Shelley's unique career path vector into aviation.By Ashwin Jadhav & Peeter Sööt

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#75 - Unlocking Real Estate Professional Status with Brandon Hall 51:23

2M ago51:23

51:23

Welcome back to Passive Income Pilots! This week, Tait and Ryan are joined by Brandon Hall, a top CPA and founder of Hall CPA, PLLC, to dive into one of the most powerful tax strategies for high-income professionals: real estate professional status. With over 800 clients and a specialization in real estate tax strategies, Brandon breaks down the be…

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Enlisted Success Story! $500,000+ Invested by Age 31 | Financial Independence by 38 | Darren Thedieck #139 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

Enlisted Airmen with half a million dollars invested?! Meet Darren Thedieck, US Air Force E-7 who was recently featured by CNBC. and Stripes. We talk very practical tips with Darren about how he learned to save, where he saves, speicific ETFs we like, and handling his family's journey from debt to financial independence. How to handle debt Where to…

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Aircraft Ownership: The Cost Beyond The Purchase 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, as he welcomes Kevin Walker to the Pilot Money Podcast for an enlightening conversation about aircraft ownership. Kevin, with his extensive experience as an air traffic controller and a general aviation pilot, shares his perspective on owning various types of aircraft over the years. In this episode, Kevin describes his …

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Reimagining the maritime industry to cut emissions | Roger Holm, Wärtsilä 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

The maritime industry transports over 80% of goods worldwide and is essential to the deployment of climate technologies. At present, the industry contributes approximately 2 to 3% of global emissions, but this figure is projected to grow without major changes to the industry and its ancillary services. However, decarbonizing the maritime industry i…

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#74 - The Inside Track: Mastering Real Estate Syndications for Long-Term Success 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

Welcome to another episode of Passive Income Pilots! This week, Tait and Ryan dive deep into the world of real estate syndications—a game-changing investment strategy for busy professionals, especially pilots. They break down what syndications are, how they work, and the pros and cons of this passive income stream. From navigating the complexities …

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Health is Wealth | Physical Wellness and the Connection to Financial Wellness | Increasing your Healthspan and Enjoying your Wealth #138 25:53

2M ago25:53

25:53

What's the point of building wealth if you're not healthy enough to enjoy it? Today, Spencer and Jamie explore the connection between physical health and financial health. Although this is a slight diversion from our money-focused podcast, we want to encourage you to keep both portions of wellness in balance as you grow towards a wealthy life that …

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Aircraft Cabins 42:56

3M ago42:56

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What goes into the perfect cabin design? How do you achieve great passenger experience while keeping it financially viable? We welcome Blake Emery to discuss! Hear how Blake tapped "research driven strategy" to help develop the well recognized Boeing Sky Interior. From Airbus' winglets, to new airport openings, listen in to Blake's trivia round, wh…

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#73 - From Market Cycles to REITs: What Every Pilot Investor Should Know with Glenn R. Mueller, PhD 47:29

3M ago47:29

47:29

Welcome to another insightful episode of Passive Income Pilots! This week, Tait and Ryan are joined by Dr. Glenn Mueller, a seasoned economist and real estate professor with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Mueller explores the current economic landscape, the real estate market, and the fascinating REIT world. Whether you're curious about market cy…

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Vanguard Founder Jack Bogle: 10 Step Wealth Building Bogleheads Investing Philosophy for the Military #137 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

Does a simple Bogleheads style of investing work for military families? YES! The Bogleheads are followers of the philosophy of Vanguard founder John C. "Jack" Bogle. Live below your means Develop a workable plan Never bear too much or too little risk Invest early and often Diversify Invest with simplicity Use index funds when possible Keep Costs Lo…

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Q&A Episode | Should I Buy My House Outright With Cash? 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

Join host Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, for this episode of the Pilot Money Podcast as he addresses financial questions from two military aviators. Tim provides detailed, actionable insights tailored to the financial questions these pilots have, from optimizing tax free retirement income to timing decisions of major purchases. This Q&A session features qu…

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Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Abacus Life 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Abacus Life (NASDAQ: ABL) joined ATLalts today to discuss life settlements. Jay has deep expertise in alternative assets and leads a company that has purchased over $4.6 billion in life insurance policies and helped thousands of policy holders maximize their value. Jay is a life settlements industry trailblazer as Aba…

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#72 - Cleared for Takeoff: Updated FAA Mental Health Regulations with Joe LoRusso 24:09

3M ago24:09

24:09

In this week's episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan are thrilled to have Joe LoRusso back on the show for an essential update on the evolving landscape of pilot mental health regulations. Since his last appearance, significant changes have been implemented by the FAA, including new guidelines for mental health treatments and expanded med…

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New TSP Fund: L2070 Lifecycle | What are Lifecycle Funds? Are Lifecycle Funds a Good Option? #136 19:11

3M ago19:11

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The L2070 lifecycle fund is available now in your TSP as of July 2024. If you were born after 2005, this will be your default fund you'll be automatically enrolled to contribute to. This is for those of you who'll reach retirement age around the year 2070 (2068-2072 ish). We discuss what lifecycle funds are, what mix of C/S/I/F/G funds is in the L2…

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Eavor Loop – the underground underdog | Jeanine Vany, Eavor 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

As the accelerating deployment of variable wind and solar resources pushes us ever closer to Net Zero – or the state whereby we’re not emitting any more greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere than we are simultaneously removing – we increasingly need to deploy both battery storage as well as dispatchable renewable baseload generation. But des…

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Aviation Data - Part Deux 41:50

3M ago41:50

41:50

Courtney Miller joins us again, on a more impromptu episode (let us know how you liked the format), to share some insights into two previous aviation data analyses of his, including how they came about, and how they had an impact. Of course we had to challenge him again on trivia, but threw him a curveball by challenging him to his first trivia rou…

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#71 - 5 Creative Ways To Find Investment Cash 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

Welcome back to another episode of Passive Income Pilots! Today, Tait and Ryan dive into five unconventional ways to unlock cash for your next investment. Whether leveraging home equity, rolling over an old 401k, or borrowing against your stock portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you soar to new financial heights. T…

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Dave Ramsey 7 Baby Steps - Do They Work for Military Families? | How to Get Out of Debt, Build Wealth, Give Generously #135 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Dave Ramsey's 7 baby steps have helped millions of families. Do they work for military families? Today, we discuss each of the 7 baby steps and how they can work for military families. Both Spencer and Jamie started on the Dave Ramsey plan. We highly recommend the Total Money Makeoever book (check your base library- many have it for free), Financia…

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