Best Military Travel Rewards Podcasts (2024)

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Enlisted Military's Guide to Money | Advice for New Military Members, Boot Camp & First Paycheck #131 50:06

3d ago50:06

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New enlisted servicemember's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new enlisted troop in their unit. It is possible to accumulate and save while on active duty as an enlisted service member! If you're an officer, go check out episode #132 covering all the personal finance ad…

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Military Officer's Guide to Money | Building Wealth for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Space Force, Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS Officers #132 52:55

3d ago52:55

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New officer's guide to personal finance! In this episode, Spencer and Jamie share all the financial advice they'd share with a new officer in their unit. You CAN become rich on active duty as a military officer! If you're an enlisted servicemember, go check out episode #131 covering all the personal finance advice for an enlisted member. Topics inc…

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Military Taxes, State Tax Laws & Spouse Side Hustles | Military Spouse Residency Relief Act | Military Tax Experts Alliance w/ Paul Allen #130 43:37

10d ago43:37

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Taxes can be complicated. Military families have a number of unique concerns when thinking about their taxes- which state(s) to file in, how to withhold taxes, how a gig economy or side hustle affects the plan, how to handle rental property, etc. Today's main points include: Common tax problems for military families Important tax implications for f…

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007 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | Clear Plus, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry 24:38

10d ago24:38

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Get the FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/007 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on p…

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Tips for Separating from Active Duty, Avoiding Index Universal Life Insurance (IUL), and Military Entrepreneurship with Erik Baskin #129 41:24

17d ago41:24

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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. Real-estate returns, disability insurance, time-blocking techniques, and more! Erik Baskin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Air Force veteran. He's a fee-on…

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006 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | Walmart+ Benefit 18:57

18d ago18:57

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Get your FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/006 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on …

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Continuation Pay Calculation & Timing With BRS & TSP With Brandon Lovingier, the Enlisted Money Guy #128 27:53

24d ago27:53

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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. Confused about continuation pay? Join the club. Unfortunately, too many servicemembers and their leaders are confused about the continuation pay benefit in the BRS. I…

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005 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | $100 Saks Fifth Ave Credit 24:15

25d ago24:15

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Get the FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/005 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on p…

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12% TSP Returns? How Long to Become a TSP Millionaire #127 32:24

1M ago32:24

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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! 12% annualized return in my TSP?? Take an inside look at Spencer's actual TSP numbers to show exactly how quickly your account can grow once you start contributing to…

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004 | Hilton Releases ALL TIME HIGH Card Offers! 40:25

1M ago40:25

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Get your FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/004 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on …

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Upgrading Flights on Military TDY / TAD with Points and Miles #126 12:47

1M ago12:47

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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. You can easily explore flight upgrades on your TDY travel flights. It's 100% legitimate and in line with government regulations and JTR. After using government contra…

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003 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | $200 Uber Cash Benefit 16:44

1M ago16:44

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Get the FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/003 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on p…

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Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust | Nectarine with Jeremy Schneider @PersonalFinanceClub | #125 43:45

1M ago43:45

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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. Finance advise doesn't have to be confusing and depressing. Most of the "financial advisors" are actual salesmen. (Check out the 4 types of financial advisors.) So ho…

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002 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | $200 Airline Fee Credit 20:35

2M ago20:35

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Get the FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/002 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on p…

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GI Bill, 529s & Yellow Ribbon Program | "529s Aren't Just for College: It's Just Another Tax-Advantaged Vehicle" | College Planning for Military Families with Kate Horrell #124 36:06

2M ago36:06

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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. How to maximize your GI Bill, save using 529 accounts, and explore the Yellow Ribbon program? Kate Horrell tells us all about it in this episode where we discuss: 529…

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001 | Maximize Your Amex Platinum | $240 Digital Entertainment Credit 18:32

2M ago18:32

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Get the FREE PDF "Maximize Your Amex Platinum Guide" exclusively for military members and spouses by going to www.militarytravelrewards.com/guide Brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com Show Notes: www.militarytravelrewards.com/001 Active Duty military members AND their spouses are eligible to get nearly all of their annual fees waived on p…

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Earn 1 Million Credit Card Points without Annual Fees | Secret 25% Cash Back Cards | Using Rewards to Max Out Your Roth IRA #123 34:21

2M ago34:21

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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. Military families can earn 1 million points without annual fees?! You're not going to earn a lot of points from spending. You need to focus on earning welcome bonuses…

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"E-4s Don't Make Enough to Save" | Myths & Mindsets Keeping Enlisted Troops from Saving Money | TSP Fund Confusion & Other Financial Lessons from a Young Marine, Devin Daniels @Knuckledraggerz | #122 43:36

2M ago43:36

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An E-4 with over $50,000 in savings in one tour?! Devin is an E-4 in the USMC who shares tips about military life, budgeting, and saving money on social media. He's done a superb job of transparently showing how a young, enlisted servicemember can cut costs and save for their future. He also challenges the mindset that you don't make enough to save…

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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

2M 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

3M ago16:50

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M ago15:16

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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

4M 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

4M ago15:56

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M ago25:10

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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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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

6M ago35:59

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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

6M ago40:54

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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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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Confident TSP Investing Course: How to Invest in Your TSP 16:12

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M ago11:49

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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

8M 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

9M ago15:41

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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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M ago12:07

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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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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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