Best Servicemembers Podcasts (2024)

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The Financial Value of a Military Spouse | Military Spouse Roth IRAs | Financial Goals and Insurance Needs for Stay-at-Home Spouse | Colleen Salchow #121 33:55

3h ago33:55

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Highlights of this episode include: How to ensure spouse feels like they're contributing financially, even as a stay-at-home spouse Setting goals as a spouse Does a s…

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Amex Family Language Rules | Updated Restrictions for Military Credit Cards | Revised Credit Card Strategy for Military #120 16:50

4d ago16:50

16:50

Want help refining your strategy for military credit cards? For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. American Express recently updated the requirements for earning a welcome bonus by adding family language r…

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Military Tax & Spouses: "Which State Do I File Taxes In?" Military Spouse Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) with Kate Horrell # 119 23:44

11d ago23:44

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Spouse residency rules can sometimes feel very confusing. But today, Kate Horrell helps understand the rules and requirements regarding which state servicemembers and their spouses can use for tax filing purposes. We cover things like: What is the SCRA? What is the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act? What have the recent laws changed regarding mi…

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Advanced Personal Finance Topics for High Net Worth Military Families | High Net Worth Military Finances | Protecting your Assets, Tax Planning, and Investment Fees #118 48:27

21d ago48:27

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For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Coaching sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. High-income, high net worth, or dual military couples, this episode was made for you! While not all of our audience will directly relate to today's topics, we hope th…

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TSP I Fund Change 2024 | New Index Will Increase Exposure to Emerging Markets | TSP for Military #117 22:27

25d ago22:27

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New (and positive) I Fund changes coming to your TSP in 2024! The I Fund update during 2024 will include more emerging markets, increasing and diversifying your international exposure. This is a positive change. In this episode we explain the benefits of the change, what it means for you, and what action is required on your part to take advantage o…

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Can I Contribute to a Roth IRA & Roth TSP? | IRA vs TSP Limits are Different! #116 2:35

1M ago2:35

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Roth limits? IRA limits? TSP limits? We get this question often: "How much can I contribute to my Roth each year?" There are several DIFFERENT limits at play here and lumping them all as "Roth" isn't quite correct. Public Service Announcement: Roth IRA is not the same as Roth TSP. You can contribute your maximum to your Roth IRA and still the maxim…

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Free Hertz's Elite Status for Military | Hertz President Circle | Rental Car Benefits for Military Servicemembers and Spouses #117 15:16

1M ago15:16

15:16

Want elite status with Hertz for free? Want to skip the line at the rental car counter? Want a free upgrade? Easy! As a military servicemember or spouse, you get top-tier credit cards with amazing benefits like this with no annual fee. Today we discuss: What is Hertz President's Circle? How do military servicemembers and spouses get this elite stat…

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$14,000 Profit to PCS Yourself?! | Jamie's Personally Procured Move (PPM) or Partial DITY PCS #114 25:03

2M ago25:03

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In this episode, Jamie transparently shows how he profited over $14,000 from his last PCS by doing a full PPM (Personally Procured Move). The government will pay you 100% of the amount they would pay a contractor to ship your HHG. It's not easy, but you can earn a lot of money with this strategy. We talk through the pros and cons of handling yourse…

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PCS Pet Reimbursement | Up to $2,000 for Your Dog or Cat | Military PCS with a Pet #113 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

The DoD now allows up to $500 for a CONUS move and up to $2,000 for an OCONUS move for one pet per household. This benefit begins for any PCS effective dates of 1 January 2024 or later. We discuss exceptions, mil-to-mil benefits, documentation requirements, and more! Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at milita…

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Operation Resolute: Taking Care of Your Guys 45:16

2M ago45:16

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Operation Resolute is a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina that is dedicated to sustaining and strengthening families within the US Armed Forces by serving with and working through military chaplains. Family events are designed to address the unique needs of military life to build solid marriages, positive parenting relationships, and h…

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Credit Card Tracking App Travel Freely with Founder Zac Hood: Grateful Travel + Secret Cash Back Cards #112 35:20

2M ago35:20

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Today, Spencer talks with Zac Hood, founder of TravelFreely.com and CashFreely.net and their amazing apps that are free! We personally use these apps to find the best offers on cash-back credit cards and travel cards. Zach's apps even monitor your Chase 5/24 status, recommend which card to get next and when, and track your annual fees (while accoun…

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MilTax: Free Tax Prep for Military w/ Military One Source | Tax Planning + Tax Prep #111 33:59

2M ago33:59

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It's tax season! Start collecting your 1099s, W-2s, and charitable donations. Whether you do your own taxes or not, you'll need all the documentation ready to go. Most military families should be able to do their own taxes via MilTax from MilitaryOneSource, especially if you have W-2 income only with a simple tax situation. The software is FREE, ou…

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Top 3 Things To Do for Your Financial Situation This Year | Money Goals in the New Year #110 25:10

3M ago25:10

25:10

Are you stressed about money? Do you have a lot of debt? What are you general feelings about money and your future? In this episode we cover the top 3 things to do with your money this year. No, there's no gimmicks or get-rich-quick schemes. Just simple and easy-to-follow, pracitical advice: Clarify your goals Add a little bit more to your retireme…

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Heroes' Harvests: Outdoor Experiences as Therapy 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Heroes' Harvests mission is to provide our nation’s service members, to include active duty military members, reserve, national guard, veterans, and Gold Star families, a dynamic therapeutic environment through exclusive hunting, fishing, and outdoor experiences. They also directly support our community members, in conjunction with outfitters acros…

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Military Financial Advisors Assocation (MFAA) | How to Find a Good Financial Advisor and When You May Want One with Sean Gillespie, MQFP #109 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

What is the MFAA or who is it? How do I find a good financial advisor who has my best interests in mind and understand the uniqueness of military families' finances? When is the right time to see a Cerified Financial Planner? In this episode with Sean Gillespie from the Military Financial Advisors Association (MFAA). Sean began his second career as…

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Ramit Sethi's 10 Money Rules | How Do They Apply to Military Families? #108 40:54

4M ago40:54

40:54

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 review Ramit's 10 Money Rules, how they fit into our personal investing philosophies, and how military servicemembers can apply…

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Wishes for Warriors: Healing Body & Mind 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Bryan "Bam" Marshall, founder and president of Wishes for Warriors is committed to providing incredible experiences and resources in order to further achieve their mission and impact veteran lives. Since 2014, they have been supporting combat wounded members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitativ…

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3 Things Great Marriages Do with Money | Research-Backed Principles to Help Military Couples Build Wealth #107 20:01

4M ago20:01

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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 Practices of Couples with Great Marriages" published in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues. Our NEW course is out! Co…

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2024 TSP Contribution Strategy and Limits | BRS Matching Contributions #106 28:10

4M ago28:10

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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. In this episode, we cover: 2024 TSP contribution limits Strategies for maximizing your contributions under the BRS Ways to in…

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Andy Hill, Marriage Kids and Money: Building Generational Wealth, Health, & Happiness #105 46:32

5M ago46:32

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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 Orleans. Check out Andy's new course "Make My Kid a Millionaire" Andy's YouTube Andy's Podcast Andy Hill is the award-winning f…

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What to Expect-An Introduction 2:37

5M ago2:37

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What to expect in upcoming episodes: The genesis and mission of veteran-hunting groups Key people and their roles Opportunities for hunting and camaraderie Stories of successes and learning along the way How military members can connect with each organization Show notes with links Intro Music: Burlesque Heartache - RKVC Outro Music: Home-JHS Pedals…

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Confident TSP Investing Course: How to Invest in Your TSP 16:12

5M ago16:12

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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 donate one to an E-4 and below. We created this course to consolidate all the information we've put out there over the years and …

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American Airlines Credit Cards by Citi | Airline Credit Cards Series 4/4 #103 14:30

5M ago14:30

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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 Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymon…

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Southwest Credit Cards by Chase | Airline Credit Card Series 3/4 #102 12:03

5M ago12:03

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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 Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymon…

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United Airlines Credit Cards | Airline Credit Cards 2/4 #101 11:49

5M ago11:49

11:49

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 you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide…

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TSP for Beginners: Navigating Your First 2 Years #100 38:02

6M ago38:02

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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 military or know anyone new to the military, this one is for you! Show notes can be found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep100 If you ha…

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Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards | Airline Credit Cards 1/4 #99 15:41

6M ago15:41

15:41

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 found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep99 If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on inst…

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TSP Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt | Good Idea? #98 22:49

6M ago22:49

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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 to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If …

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Why the Amex Gold Card is One of My Most Used Cards - Welcome Offers, Earning Categories, Benefits, and How to Get This Card Free #97 8:24

6M ago8:24

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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 7, 2023 Amex changed the terms on the Gold Card. You won’t be eligible for a welcome bonus offer on the Gold Card if you have…

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The Enlisted Money Guy, Brandon Lovingier - Money Mistakes, Combatting Overspending, What Officers Should Know About Enlisted Money #96 33:19

7M ago33:19

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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 resources are available to enlisted servicemembers. The Enlisted Money Guy on instagram: @enlistedmoneyguy Shownotes can be …

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Government Shutdown Military Pay: 3 Things to Do Now #95 16:44

7M ago16:44

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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 paid and may be paid anyways. Focus on what you can control If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast,…

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My Review of the Mandatory Financial Literacy Training for Military Members #94 12:35

7M ago12:35

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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 like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.…

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Invest Re-enlistment Bonus in TSP + Does BRS Have a Military Pension? #93 12:07

7M ago12:07

12:07

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 Retirement System (BRS), will I receive a military pension if I serve 20 years? Show notes can be found at militarymoneymanual.com/ep9…

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Dreams, Goal Setting, Moving the Finish Line, & Leaving the Military #92 40:12

7M ago40:12

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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 setting short and long term goals to get you to that dream life. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podc…

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Kate Horrell on Military Checklists for Retirement, Separation, & Life #91 47:18

8M ago47:18

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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: https://www.katehorrell.com/military-separation-checklist/ If you want to reach out to Jamie or Spencer for a military financia…

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Calculate Your Net Worth in the Military #90 23:23

8M ago23:23

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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 identify debts and assets. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.co…

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Brian "ALF" O'Neill, Fighter Pilot & CFP® on Survivor Benefit Program SBP #89 42:54

8M ago42:54

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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, and fee only financial planner focusing on the military community and especially pilots. He runs the private Facebook group,…

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Military Retirement Overseas with Stephanie from Poppin' Smoke #88 42:53

8M ago42:53

42:53

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, banking overseas, and much more. Stephanie runs Poppinsmoke.com and a US military veterans overseas retiree Facebook group. In 20…

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8 Tips For a New Credit Card #87 13:14

9M ago13:14

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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 like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual…

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Mid-Year Military Money Check In #86 13:29

9M ago13:29

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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/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's…

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Free TSA PreCheck, Global Entry for Active Duty + Military Spouses #85 18:24

9M ago18:24

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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, Reserve, and military spouses. Global Entry can also be free for military servicemembers and military spouses through Military Len…

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Military Spouse Jobs & 8 Million TikTok Views: Miranda Head from LinkedIn #84 45:20

10M ago45:20

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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 new friends with each PCS. How Miranda found remote jobs while moving every few years in the military Secretarial housing allo…

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Military Spouse Benefits After Servicemember Death in the Line of Duty with Daniel Kopp #83 40:35

10M ago40:35

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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. Programs and resources for active duty military widows include: Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) Tax exempt VA Dependency and Ind…

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Rewriting Your Money Scripts with Daniel Kopp: Deep Money Stories That Drive You to Spend, Save, Fail, & Succeed #82 44:48

10M ago44:48

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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, partially true, passed down from generation to generation, and can be completely unconscious. Money status - is your self wo…

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Military Travel Hacking Lightning Round #81 19:24

11M ago19:24

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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? Why am I not getting SCRA benefits? Roth TSP or Roth IRA? I'm active duty. Do I need to be an authorized user on my civilian…

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Home Depot Partners with AAFES Exchange for Tax Free Appliances #80 11:54

11M ago11:54

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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 Defense civilians and retirees, and honorably discharged veterans who have confirmed eligibility at ShopMyExchange.com can m…

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Free Audiobooks + Ebooks for Military Families | DOD MWR Libby App, Harris County, & Overdrive #79 13:53

11M ago13:53

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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 to your Kindle. Harris County in Houston Texas also allows all US military servicemembers worldwide access to their online l…

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Dislocation Allowance: DLA Rates, Advance, & PCS Guide #78 11:10

11M ago11:10

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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 premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/um…

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Meet Hosts Spencer & Jamie: 2 Year Podcast Anniversary #77 59:02

12M ago59:02

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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, families, and their military careers. They also discuss what's changed in their lives over the last 2 years while hosting the pod…

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Military Kids: AAFES $20 for A Grade Students #76 11:03

12M ago11:03

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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 Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Expre…

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