Military Money Manual Book – Hardcover, Ebook, Audiobook, Paperback
This is the book I wish someone had handed me on my first day in the military. I consolidated everything I’ve learned about achieving financial independence in the military in …
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Form Letter to Reject Chase Arbitration Clause 2022
Chase Bank (now known as JPMorgan Chase Bank) is adding a “binding arbitration” clause into their terms and conditions for some credit cards. A new section titled Arbitration Agreement is …
My Asset Allocation | Financial Independence Investment Portfolio
Here’s my actual investment portfolio. Lots of people will tell you what you should own without telling you what they own. I try to demonstrate how I think military servicemembers …
How I Respond to the IRS Combat Zone Tax Letter (CP04)
For the past 5 years, I claimed CZTE or Combat Zone Tax Exclusion income on my tax returns. Every year after I file my taxes, I receive a CP04 Notice …
How I Make Money Online in the Military | Active Duty Online Side Hustles
I started this site in 2012 with the intent of making money online. I had just finished reading Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Work Week and knew that I needed to start …
My $20,000 PCS to Hawaii Guide: Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars
Aloha from Hawaii! My wife and I recently PCS’d to the beautiful island of Oahu to continue my Air Force career. Along the way we learned some things that I …
Lanai Air Review – Honolulu to Lanai Airfare with Four Seasons
When you book a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai or the Sensei Lanai, you get free transfers from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to the Lanai Airport (LNY). This makes …
Amex Cell Phone Protection Plan | $1600 Annual Insurance For Your iPhone
American Express added cell phone protection to 12 of their premium cards, including the Amex Platinum card. The Amex cell phone protection covers any phone on your cell phone plan …
Military Finance Brief for Beginners | Military Finance 101
Here is a PDF and PowerPoint briefing for basic financial concepts and topics for military servicemembers. This brief useful for introducing concepts to new soldiers, sailors, airmen, guardians, and marines …
Thrift Savings Plan TSP Military Review – How to Invest Your TSP
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a unique, low cost, tax advantaged, diversified, and automatic investment opportunity to US government employees and military personnel. Since I’m active duty Air Force, …