BRS Breakdown, Part 1
BRS Breakdown, Part 1 No, we're not talking about a breakdown like Australia's breaking sensation Raygun, who kangaroo-hopped her way to a perfect 0.0 in the first-ever Olympics breakdancing event.…
013 Meet The Coach: My Money Story
The way we think and feel about money, from unhealthy obsession to constant worry to total avoidance, is rooted in the experiences we had growing up, and the lessons we…
The Blended Retirement System (BRS) and You
The Blended Retirement System (BRS) and You As a service member, you have access to one of the most powerful retirement savings tools in the country: the Blended Retirement System…
012 The Military’s Survivor’s Benefit Program (SBP): Why You Must Opt-Out
The military loves to gloss over the important things when it comes to pay and benefits, especially when it affects your bottom line. Indeed it goes beyond that and makes…
The Military Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) Is a Scam: Here’s Why You Should Opt-Out
The Military Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) Is a Scam: Here’s Why You Should Opt-Out Are you about to retire from the military, or did you retire in the last 3…
Everybody Panic for Recession — No, Wait: Keep Calm and Invest On
Everybody Panic for Recession -- No, Wait: Keep Calm and Invest On So the stock market has been a bit "moody" over the past month, with 10 of the past…
Investing and Interest Rates: What You Might Expect When the Fed “Pivots”
Investing and Interest Rates: What You Might Expect When the Fed "Pivots" Since you've been watching the headlines more and more now that your a Saver and Investor and don't…
011 Is Tuition Assistance Right For Me?
Should you get a college degree while you're in uniform using Tuition Assistance, or wait to use your G.I. Bill after you get out? If you already have a degree,…
Stronger Together: How to Make Personal Finance a Pillar of Strength in Your Relationships
Stronger Together: How to Make Personal Finance a Pillar of Strength in Your Relationships Money can be one of the most stressful issues in a relationship, especially for military families.…
010 Buying a Car in 2024, or How Auto Financing Keeps You Poor
Ah, yes, the American Dream: a house in the suburbs, picket fence, and a shiny new car in the driveway. But is it your dream? Clever and aggressive marketing from…