I am an active duty Air Force officer investing for financial independence by age 40.
Update Feb 5, 2014: We’ve made $4994 through AirBnB since Feb 2013! That’s over five month’s rent! When it comes to making extra money while serving in the military, it’s …
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I’m a big fan of responsible credit card use. (Unlike some financial “gurus.”) With a few cards offering 5% cash back and most good credit cards offering 1-2% back on …
Be sure to check out my Lending Club review from 6 months ago and my analysis of charged off (defaulted) LC notes. Lendingclub.com continues to deliver superior investment returns while minimizing risk. …
Read MORELending Club Review – 2 Years, 6.23% Return, 5 Loans Charged Off
A buddy of mine recently asked: Can you double dip Roth TSP and Roth IRA? (Contribute the maximum to both plans in one year) YES! Technically, I wouldn’t call it …
Update for January 2017: After sleeping on my Bed in the Box for a few months, I started experiencing dead arm, back problems, and other issues. I no longer sleep …
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Kate Horrell asked a great question on my 1 year financial plan post: Spencer, I’d love to hear your logic about funding your IRA over your wife’s IRA. You have …
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Planning for the future is probably the greatest personal finance tool you have. When you think about where you want to be in a month, in a year, in 5 …
Read MOREMy 1 Year Plan – Where I Want to Be Financially on Dec 31, 2013
To be eligible for student loans (especially private loans) a cosigner with a longer and more established credit history is required. Sometimes it makes sense to have a relative as …
I started the Military Money Manual in April 2012. In the 9 months since it started, I’ve seen it grow from 220 visitors per month to nearly 2000 in December. It’s …
I love Reddit.com because it shows the power of the “wisdom of the crowd.” Anyone can post anything they want and the users of the site vote content up and …