How to Get Cash and Make Money on Your TDY
So far this year I have spent 3 weeks out of the past 4 months at my home station. The rest of the time I’ve been TDY or deployed to …
Traveling Europe with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Roaming Internet
A couple of work related trips brought me to Europe for a few weeks. When I wasn’t working, I rented a car and hit the autobahn, travelling around Germany, Belgium, …
20% Annual Return Chase Checking Account
Over the summer, Chase Bank sent me an offer in the mail to open a checking account with them. The sweetener? $150 cash bonus, just for opening the account. Any …
Testing T-Mobile’s Global Unlimited Data Plan in Germany
At the beginning of this month I had the chance to do a live, on the ground test of T-Mobile’s Simple Choice Plan just outside of Frankfurt, Germany. I travel …
Thanks Congress! Government Shutdown Equals No Military Pay
Here we go again – for the 2nd time in my short military career, the prospect of the government shutting down is looming on the horizon. What does that mean …
How Long Does it Take to “Get Ahead?”
I graduated college with $60,000 in student debt. When my wife and I got engaged, she was carrying $45,000 of student loans. Between us, we were working against over $100,000 …
The Problem with Personal Finance Bloggers | Everything Has Been Said
I am not a fan of most personal finance blogging. Nearly every post is repetitive drivel that doesn’t need to be said anymore. The personal finance game has been solved. Jonathan …
Understanding Your Military Pay
Congratulations on your enlistment or commissioning! Or, if you’ve been in for a while, thank you for your service! As a young officer myself, I know the pride and satisfaction …
Quick Guide to the GI Bill
Andy used his GI Bill to pay for medical school. It’s an awesome benefit that all servicemembers should be aware of and should take advantage of if they are heading …
Auto Insurance Quotes for Military Personnel
Thanks to Jonathan from My Money Blog for the idea to run auto insurance quotes for military families. Many of the major car insurance companies offer discounted rates to military …