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 …
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, …
Starbucks Credit Card Free for Military | Earn 50+ Free Drinks
The Chase Starbucks Rewards Visa Card annual fee of $49 is waived for US military servicemembers and their spouses. Currently the Starbucks credit card is offering a large welcome bonus …
DoD Dine Smart Dinova GTC Traveler Rewards Points
The new DoD Dine Smart program from Dinova allows you to earn points when you spend money at restaurants with your Government Travel Card (GTC). You can sign up for …
The Military Money Manual Podcast | Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, Stitcher
The Military Money Manual Podcast covers military personal finance, TSP Investing, military credit cards, traveling on points and miles, and lots more. Your co-hosts Spencer Reese and Jamie explain the …
Minimum Viable Lifestyle
What is the absolute “minimum viable lifestyle” you are willing to live? What could you cut from your life and not miss much, if at all? The “minimum viable” idea …