Educating, Empowering, & Supporting our fellow #Servicemembers, #Veterans, & their Loved ones. Covering issues across all spectrum of #MilitarService for #ActiveDuty & Life beyond as #Veterans!
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina
Military & Veterans Benefits, Military Retirement, VA Disability Benefits,
The Military Wallet podcast is a weekly podcast that was created to bring the latest news and information in military and veterans benefits. This is the place to come for up to date information on current benefits programs for active duty members, retirees, members of the Guard and Reserves, veterans, and their family members. We cover topics such as military pay & benefits, military retirement pensions, VA disability claims, VA Loans, GI Bill, Thrift Savings Plan, and much more.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 032: Disney Military Discounts and Shades of Green Resort
25:39
25:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
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,…
…
continue reading
Military Fam, how are we doing with bein proactive our Mental Wellness? How can we effectively address our medical conditons while on #ActiveDuty & it's importance in #Veteran Life. Be Encouraged, Be Hydrated, Be Safe, Stay Blessed!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
How are preparing on #ActiveDuty 4 #Veteran Life? Let's discuss & some things 2 consider. Be Encouraged, Be Hydrated, Be Safe, & Stay Blessed!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
What's going on in military life, what's going on in Veteran life. Be Encouraged, Be Safe, Be Hydrated, Be Blessed!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
What's going on in military life, what's going on in Veteran life. Be Encouraged, Be Safe, Be Hydrated, Be Blessed!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
What's going on Military Fam?By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
AD2Vets( #ActiveDuty #Veteran ) #MilitaryLife
31:00
31:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:00
Military Life issues.By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
What are we touching on today!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
Relevant issues concern our military community, ActiveDuty & Veterans, & our Loved Ones! Be Safe, Be Encouraged, Be Hydrated, & Be Blessed!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
Discussing relevant information pertaining to military life, Veteran life & our Loved Ones!By AD2Vets
…
continue reading
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 …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 028: Tricare Roundtable - The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE
36:03
36:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 027: Thrift Savings Plan Contributions
21:35
21:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 026: Guard & Reserve Retirement Points
45:14
45:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
What do the numbers 266 & 8000 have in common in the Military?-Suicides!
30:00
30:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:00
266 and 8000, what do these two numbers have in common? 266 for Active Duty Servicemembers and 8000 for Veterans who have committed suicide in a year's time. These numbers don't even factor those of us who have thought about and/or attempted suicide-WHY? Yes, us, because, it's me too. Why is this final measure so often the sought after go to option…
…
continue reading
We've all delt with some form of Transition in our lives. From my experience with military Service, there comes a plethora of Transitions. "We don't know what we don't kow", this phrase I have heard and even utilized many a times throughout my military career. My takeaway from nearing two decades of military Service is that the more informed and pr…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 023: Hale Koa Hotel & Resort in Hawaii
43:36
43:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 022: How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever.
20:01
20:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 021: Buy Back Military Time for Civil Service Retirement Credits
42:22
42:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 019: Starting a Business - an Interview with Todd Conner from Bunker Labs
42:07
42:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 018: Health Care after Leaving Military Service
28:12
28:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 017: Military to Civilian Transition Tips
26:40
26:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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 …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 016: Can You Get Out of the Military Early?
22:31
22:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
TMW 015: Is the Military Still a Good Career Option?
21:37
21:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
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 …
…
continue reading