Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Review
This article was written by Paul, a good friend of mine. He recently completed a 6 month TDY / deployment to the United Arab Emirates and had the good fortune …
Spencer Reese
Navy Federal More Rewards American Express Card Review
The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card is a credit card for Navy Federal Credit Union members. All military servicemembers and their family members are eligible for NFCU membership. …
A Million Dollar Book List | Books for Financial Independence
Taken as a whole, these books should increase your net worth by at least $1,000,000 over the course of your lifetime. This list of books would cost you about $150 to buy …
AAFMAA End of Year Review 2022
The following is a guest post from Jerry Quinn, Chief Operating Officer of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. The new year is always a great time to set …
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 …
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 …