Why This Matters
Imagine an 18-year-old service member, deployed away from home for the first time, receiving their first steady paycheck. They are eager to serve, but rarely receive clear guidance on how to manage their hard-earned money. Without a financial battle plan, they become prime targets.
Predatory financial services companies are happy to step in and sell high-interest loans, high-cost investments, and unsuitable insurance products to naive troops and their young families.
The Military Money Manual changes the game. Your donation or sponsorship puts copies of the book directly into the hands of the people who need it most: US military active duty, Guard, Reserve, and military spouses.
If this book made a difference for you, consider passing it on.
How to Sponsor
Sponsor a Single Copy
— $20
For $20, you put one copy of The Military Money Manual into the hands of a service member. Your sponsorship covers the cost of the book plus shipping to a service member, ROTC cadet, or military spouse who has requested a copy through their unit or program.
Important: This is a donation, not a personal purchase. You will not receive a physical copy of the book or any product. If you want The Military Money Manual for yourself, you can buy it from the store or on Amazon.
Sponsor a Unit
10 to 100 copies
If you want to put a copy in the hands of every member of a squadron, company, division, ROTC detachment, or spouse group, this is the right option. We coordinate directly with unit leadership to make sure books arrive in time for graduation, a deployment, or a financial readiness event.
Common unit sponsorship sizes (pricing scales with quantity):
- Small unit, shop, or flight (10 to 25 copies): $100 – $250
- Squadron or company (25 to 75 copies): $250 – $700
- Larger unit or ROTC detachment (75 to 100 copies): $700 – $900
Sponsor at Scale
100+ copies
For service academy graduating classes, base-wide spouse readiness programs, large Reserve and Guard organizations, or corporate partners who want to support military financial readiness, we work out custom sponsorship arrangements.
Past sponsors have funded entire graduating classes at U.S. Air Force Academy, West Point, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
The Impact So Far
Thousands of copies have already been donated to service members and their families. Recipients include:
- ✓ROTC detachments at universities across the country
- ✓Officer Candidate Schools across all branches
- ✓Graduating classes at the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy
- ✓Reserve and National Guard units
- ✓Aircraft maintenance squadrons
- ✓Units and ships deployed overseas
- ✓Military spouse groups
What People Are Saying
Most comprehensive investing/personal finance book written specifically for military members I have read so far. This book should be handed to every new LT at commissioning! Every ROTC Detachment should make this book part of their syllabus for senior cadets.
Because I was TDY when your books delivered, I worked with the XXXth Fighter Generation Squadron commander to get all the copies distributed to our maintainers… The best passive/informal feedback I’ve received so far was walking in unannounced to see our Lead Production Superintendent with his copy out while talking to one of our young crew chiefs about personal finance. I can say with confidence that there are 300+ military members at Davis-Monthan AFB who are now equipped with an outstanding personal finance resource.
Just want to thank you for putting this book out. I wish I'd been given this book upon commissioning. Every young Airman/Guardian and Cadet needs this book before receiving their first military pay check.
I read your book as I'm preparing to start active duty and it has been a gold mine for me. I really appreciate all the information and wanted to say thank you.
I've read numerous financial books and this ranks in my top three favorite.
— Goodreads review
Spencer Reese does a good job filtering the exhaustive amount of avenues one could take in a stress free, practical way.
— Goodreads review
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the books actually go?
Books are shipped directly to the service member, unit, or program that requested them. We maintain a waiting list of units and individuals who have asked for copies, and sponsorships are matched on a first-come basis. If you sponsor a specific unit, the books go to that unit.
Are donations tax-deductible?
We're not in the business of tax advice, but probably not. Sponsorships are processed through Reach Capital LLC, which is not a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your sponsorship is not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Check with your tax advisor.
Can I sponsor copies for a specific unit?
Yes. If you have a unit in mind (your old squadron, your child's ROTC detachment, a friend's command), include the details when you request a sponsorship and we will coordinate directly with that unit's leadership.
How long does it take for books to arrive?
Usually days to weeks, depending on the size of the donation.
Can my company or organization sponsor?
Yes. Corporate sponsorships are welcome. Reach out using the sponsorship form below for details on custom arrangements, including co-branded materials for larger sponsorships.
Who wrote the book and where does the money go?
The Military Money Manual was written by Spencer Reese, a former Air Force C-17 pilot. Sponsorship payments cover the cost of producing and shipping books to recipients.
Put a Book in a Service Member's Hands
Every $20 sponsorship delivers one copy of The Military Money Manual to someone who requested it.
Request a Unit or Group Sponsorship
Tell us about your unit or organization and roughly how many copies you're considering, and we'll reply with a quote. We coordinate directly with unit leadership on timing and delivery.