023 Real Estate 101, Part 1 – The Foundation
Buying a house -- so many words and feelings come to mind: exciting, intimidating, scary . . . and also we probably all assume it's really complex! But the feeling…
(BONUS) 024 Trump 2.0, Part 2
We follow up last week's "post-election special" with a second round of discussion about the link between a second Trump Presidency and your life and finances in the military. In…
Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates Falling?! Here’s What You Need to Know
Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates Falling?! Here’s What You Need to Know You’ve seen the headlines recently—Jerome “J-Pow” Powell and the Federal Reserve are lowering interest rates to give the economy…
022 ELECTION SPECIAL: Predicting the Impact of Trump 2.0 on Your Military Pay
President Trump secured the 2024 presidential election by a wide margin -- and perhaps even more significantly the Republican Party gained seats in both the Senate and House of Representatives.…
The American Dream Costs How Much?!?!
The American Dream Costs How Much?!?! You don't have to be plugged in to the news, politics, or even social media to be aware that most people in 2024 think…
021 Know Thine Enemy . . . The Real Deal on the TSP Lifecycle Funds
Do you know what happens when you let the military manage your TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)? You sacrifice between $1.1 and $2.6 MILLION by the time you hit retirement age.…
Investing, Risk, and the Money Trap of Status and Military Finances
Investing, Risk, and the Money Trap of Status and Military Finances When it comes to money, the decisions we make are often influenced by more than just numbers. In fact,…
020 You Have the Power to Change: Saving Money is Hard, Part 2
When your investment portfolio takes a turn for the worse, how do you react? Are you a "stick it out" type -- or do you "panic sell?" Do you believe…
What’s Your “Money Script”?
What's Your "Money Script"? Most of us think we’re in full control of our financial decisions, but the truth is, many of our money behaviors are driven by subconscious beliefs…
019 It’s Not Your Fault: Saving Money Is Hard, Part 1
Did you know that your beliefs about money, saving, and investing were most likely formed when you were just 6 or 7 years old? The truth is that we imprint…