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…
75 Days Until 2025: There’s Still Time to Achieve Your 2024 Money Goals!
75 Days Until 2025: There's Still Time to Achieve Your 2024 Money Goals! As the year draws to a close, most of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions, from…
018 The Military Wealth Coach’s Take on “Girl Math” (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
TikTok loves Girl Math Memes -- both those "for", and those "against." While Girl Math has nothing to do at all with math (obviously), it also has nothing to do…
Girl Math Versus Budgeting: How to Shop Smart & Save Big with iCASH
Girl Math Versus Budgeting: How to Shop Smart & Save Big with iCASH We’ve all seen (and laughed at) "Girl Math" memes. You know, the ones that perfectly capture those…
017 Getting Out of the Military: What to do with Your Blended Retirement System (BRS) — 3 of 3
This week we wrap up our monthlong series on the Blended Retirement System. Click the links to listen to Episode 1 and Episode 2 if you missed out. This episode is dedicated to…
BRS Breakdown, Part 4: Solving the Lump Sum Option Riddle
BRS Breakdown, Part 4: Solving the Lump Sum Option Riddle When you retire under the Blended Retirement System (BRS), you’ll face an important decision: should you take the Lump Sum…
016 How Much You Really Make, aka The Blended Retirement System’s Cash Value
Most of us who leave the military before 20 years do so to chase higher paychecks in civilian jobs. And while the dollar amount printed on the check every 1st…
BRS Breakdown, Part 3: What About the Rest of Us? A Guide for Non-retirees and Reservists
BRS Breakdown, Part 3: What About the Rest of Us? A Guide for Non-retirees and Reservists The Blended Retirement System (BRS) was designed to modernize military retirement benefits, ensuring that…
015 How to Manage Your Blended Retirement System (BRS) While in Uniform — 2 of 3
While your service branch may automatically enroll you in the BRS to make Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) minimum contributions of 5% in order for you to get the 5% Match,…