Best Gibill Podcasts (2024)

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TMW 032: Disney Military Discounts and Shades of Green Resort 25:39

6+ y ago25:39

25:39

My wife and I recently took our daughters on a Disney vacation. What does this have to do with military benefits? Well, we saved a ton of money on our tickets with the Disney Armed Forces Salute discounted Park Hopper passes, and we also stayed at the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World, one of four Armed Forces Recreation Centers around th…

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TMW 031: Military Life Insurance 48:35

6+ y ago48:35

48:35

Life Insurance is one of the most important parts of your financial toolbox. It provides money to your family members when they need it the most. In today's podcast, we discuss life insurance as it pertains to military members, veterans, and their families. We discuss why you and your family members need life insurance, the types of life insurance,…

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TMW 030: Military Discharge Upgrade 47:10

7y ago47:10

47:10

Did you know it may be possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization? Today, our expert, a retired US Air Force Judge Advocate, walks us through the military Discharge Review Board Process and how to apply to have your discharge upgraded. Special attention is given to recent DoD guidance directing leniency for discharge upgrades for …

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TMW 029: How to Automate Your Finances 37:20

7y ago37:20

37:20

Military members are frequently on the move. That's part of the gig, and part of the fun! In this podcast, we discuss how you can automate your finances so you don't have to worry about your money during a PCS, TDY, or deployment. Tips include automating your income, investments, expenses, paying bills, and tracking everything with free software. W…

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TMW 028: Tricare Roundtable - The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE 36:03

7+ y ago36:03

36:03

TRICARE is the military medical program, and is available to active duty, retirees, Guard / Reserve, and their family members. In today's podcast, we're doing a roundtable interview to discuss TRICARE - the good, the bad, and the ugly. In this episode we primarily focus on TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Reserve Select. We cover a lot of ground, includin…

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TMW 027: Thrift Savings Plan Contributions 21:35

7+ y ago21:35

21:35

The Thrift Savings Plan is the government version of a 401k. It is used by military members, civil service workers, and other employees of government agencies. In today's podcast, we discuss Thrift Savings Plan contributions. Topics covered include the Traditional TSP, Roth TSP, annual contribution limits, catch-up contributions, making TSP contrib…

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TMW 026: Guard & Reserve Retirement Points 45:14

7+ y ago45:14

45:14

Most military members know how active duty retirement works. But do you know how retirement works through the National Guard and Reserves? The Reserve retirement system is based on earning Retirement Points for your service. In this Guard & Reserve Retirement Point Guide, we discuss what Points are, how to earn them, the minimum and maximum Points …

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TMW 025: VA Disability Claim Myths 34:59

7+ y ago34:59

34:59

Did you know that many military veterans don’t want to file a service-connected disability claim with the VA when they separate from active duty? There are many reasons for this, but some of them aren’t based on facts. Today we’re going to cover 12 VA Disability Claim Myths and the facts you need to know when filing a VA service-connected disabilit…

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TMW 024: Survivor Benefits Plan 34:54

8y ago34:54

34:54

The Survivor Benefit Plan provides a continued source of income for survivors of military retirees. If a military retiree elects to buy into the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), his spouse or other eligible survivor will be eligible to receive 55% of the retiree’s retirement pay after the retiree passes away. This can provide ongoing income and stabili…

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TMW 023: Hale Koa Hotel & Resort in Hawaii 43:36

8y ago43:36

43:36

My family and I just returned from an amazing family vacation on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where we stayed at the Hale Koa, an Armed Forces Recreation Center located in the Waikiki Beach area of Honolulu. The Hale Koa is one of four Armed Forces Recreation Centers around the world run by the Army. AFRCs are resorts that were built for the milita…

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TMW 022: How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever. 20:01

8y ago20:01

20:01

How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever. Yourmilitary records are important for a variety of reasons. In thisepisode, we discuss why you need to keep excellent copies of yourmilitary records to ensure you have access to your military andveterans benefits. Simply put, no system is perfect, whether it beat the organizational level or natio…

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TMW 021: Buy Back Military Time for Civil Service Retirement Credits 42:22

8y ago42:22

42:22

Did you know that military veterans who join the Civil Service or other Federal agencies are eligible to buy back their military time and apply it to their federal time? Doing so helps them earn leave at a faster rate, vest their TSP contributions more quickly, and even retire earlier. Want to learn more? Then stick around for our interview with Ed…

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TMW 020: Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer 33:28

8y ago33:28

33:28

Did you know the Post-9/11 GI Bill can be transferred to your spouse or children? This podcast discusses how to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to pay for your spouse or children's education. We tell you how to transfer your GI Bill benefits, and why you should do this as soon as possible. And don't worry - you can change your mind at any time w…

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TMW 019: Starting a Business - an Interview with Todd Conner from Bunker Labs 42:07

8+ y ago42:07

42:07

Have you ever thought about starting a business? If you are like many military veterans, the answer is yes! Military veterans make good entrepreneurs for a variety of reasons. But they may have a disadvantage - they often don't know where to start. Let me introduce you to Todd Conner, a military veteran and the founder of Bunker Labs, an incubator …

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TMW 018: Health Care after Leaving Military Service 28:12

8+ y ago28:12

28:12

Health care is a topic most military members don't have to think much about while they are serving. Their health care needs are taken care of them and their families so they can concentrate on their duties. But things change quickly once you remove your uniform for the last time. In this podcast, we cover the various health care options for militar…

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TMW 017: Military to Civilian Transition Tips 26:40

9y ago26:40

26:40

In this podcast, I discuss the military to civilian transition, and some of the areas I struggled with during my transition. I dive right into my story, where I discuss some of the struggles I went through during the transition into the civilian sector, and how I would handle things differently if I were to make the transition again. Hopefully you …

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TMW 016: Can You Get Out of the Military Early? 22:31

9y ago22:31

22:31

Can you get out of the military early? More importantly, should you get out of the military early? This question is addressed on many levels. Topics covered include how to get out of the military early, the impact an early separation could have on your future, and why staying in the military for ht duration of your contract is almost always he righ…

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TMW 015: Is the Military Still a Good Career Option? 21:37

9y ago21:37

21:37

Is the military still a good career option? The military is currently in the middle of the largest drawdown since the end of the Cold War. And unfortunately, some servicemembers are being laid off. One listener wants to know if now is a good time to join the military, or should he do something else for a career? In this episode, we're going to disc…

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TMW 014: Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill 32:15

9y ago32:15

32:15

The Post-9/11 GI Bill is one of the most valuable veterans benefits available, and it's also very easy to use! In this podcast, we walk you through the process of qualifying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and what the benefit covers, including how to determine the maximum tuition rates, and your BAH or housing allowance. We also discuss how to actually …

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TMW 013: Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Proposals 45:38

9y ago45:38

45:38

The 2015 Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Recommendations were just released at the end of January, 2015. The MCRMC is a 9-person Panel that was charged with examining military and veterans benefits with the goal of making recommendations to Congress. They came back with a 300 page report and 15 core recommendations, in…

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TMW 012: How to Get a Medical Waiver to Join the Military 28:35

9+ y ago28:35

28:35

Are you interested in joining the military? Perhaps you want to join the Guard or Reserves or even go back on active duty after a break in service. Before you can join the military, you will need to take a physical at MEPS, the Military Entrance Processing Station. But before you can even take the physical, you need to send in a medical pre-screen …

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TMW 011: Guard and Reserve Retirement Benefits 48:56

9+ y ago48:56

48:56

How much do you know about Guard and Reserve retirement benefits? Today we're going to dive into Guard and Reserve retirement benefits and discuss what it takes to earn a retirement (how many years served), how retirement pay is calculated (based on the points system), and when you can begin receiving your retirement pay. We also discuss other valu…

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TMW 010: Active Duty Military Retirement Benefits 45:32

9+ y ago45:32

45:32

How much do you know about active duty military retirement benefits? Today we're going to dive into active duty retirement benefits and discuss what it takes to earn an active duty retirement, how retirement pay is calculated, how much you can expect to bring home during your retirement, and why Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are much more valua…

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TMW 009: Should You Join Guard or Reserves After Active Duty? 45:38

9+ y ago45:38

45:38

Should you join the Guard or Reserves after leaving active duty? When I was on active duty, I didn’t give it much thought. My perception at the time was that the Guard and Reserves were basically the same as active duty, just on a part-time basis. In some ways, that is true. But there is so much more to the Guard and Reserves than that. Today, I in…

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TMW 008: Military Tuition Assistance & Taking Classes While on Active Duty 21:05

9+ y ago21:05

21:05

The military Tuition Assistance Program is one of the most valuable benefits available to active duty servicemembers. In this podcast, we discuss the general details of the Tuition Assistance program, including eligibility, how much the benefit is worth each year, which programs you can take, and more. We also discuss strategies to complete your de…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Gibill Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina

Military & Veterans Benefits, Military Retirement, VA Disability Benefits,

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TMW 032: Disney Military Discounts and Shades of Green Resort 25:39

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TMW 031: Military Life Insurance 48:35

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TMW 030: Military Discharge Upgrade 47:10

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TMW 029: How to Automate Your Finances 37:20

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TMW 028: Tricare Roundtable - The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE 36:03

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TMW 027: Thrift Savings Plan Contributions 21:35

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TMW 026: Guard & Reserve Retirement Points 45:14

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TMW 025: VA Disability Claim Myths 34:59

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TMW 024: Survivor Benefits Plan 34:54

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TMW 023: Hale Koa Hotel & Resort in Hawaii 43:36

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TMW 022: How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever. 20:01

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TMW 021: Buy Back Military Time for Civil Service Retirement Credits 42:22

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TMW 020: Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer 33:28

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TMW 019: Starting a Business - an Interview with Todd Conner from Bunker Labs 42:07

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TMW 018: Health Care after Leaving Military Service 28:12

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TMW 017: Military to Civilian Transition Tips 26:40

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TMW 016: Can You Get Out of the Military Early? 22:31

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TMW 015: Is the Military Still a Good Career Option? 21:37

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TMW 014: Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill 32:15

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TMW 013: Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Proposals 45:38

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TMW 012: How to Get a Medical Waiver to Join the Military 28:35

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TMW 011: Guard and Reserve Retirement Benefits 48:56

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TMW 010: Active Duty Military Retirement Benefits 45:32

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TMW 009: Should You Join Guard or Reserves After Active Duty? 45:38

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TMW 008: Military Tuition Assistance & Taking Classes While on Active Duty 21:05

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