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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
014 Retirement and Your Blended Retirement System (BRS) — 1 of 3
This week we talk RETIREMENT and the Blended Retirement System (BRS). While saving for a car is a $10,000 goal and saving to buy a house with the VA Loan…
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…
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…