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 …
How Much Does an Air Force Pilot Make?
If you’re at the Academy, in ROTC, or considering applying for Officer Training School (OTS), it is common to wonder what you’ll make as an Air Force pilot. Military pay tables, …
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 …
Oahu TLA | Temporary Lodging Allowance for Military PCS to Hawaii
Oahu TLA or Temporary Lodging Allowance is a benefit provided to all military servicemembers when they PCS to Hawaii. A PCS to Hawaii is a very exciting time, but will …
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 …