Military Deployment Savings Challenge: $54k in 6 Months
After over two years of no deployments, I had a six month deployment to the Middle East in 2017. Note from Spencer on March 14 2021: this deployment was actually cancelled last minute. …
Military Life
EZ Rack Builder Review: Easy Military Thin Ribbons
In the summer of 2015, I attended Squadron Officer School (SOS) at Maxwell AFB, AL. SOS is a five week course on leadership, management, team building, and officer development for Air Force …
7 Things You Must Do If You Just Joined the Military
This is written primarily for the young enlisted fresh out of boot camp or the newly minted officer from the Academies, ROTC, or OTS/OCS. However, much of the advice can …
Ten Personal Finance Questions You Should Ask Before Leaving the Military
I first wrote this personal finance article on AHRN. However, I wanted to make sure that everyone who subscribes to this blog has the opportunity to read it. You can …
How to Build a Home Gym Under $1000
Personal fitness is even more important than financial fitness. What’s the point in being financially independent if you don’t have the stamina, strength, flexibility, endurance, or health to enjoy your …
Should I Rollover my TSP to a “Gold IRA?” No.
If you have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account and separated or retired from the military or government employment, watch out: the “gold IRA” marketers are coming for you! A …
Leaving the military? Negotiate that salary!
One of the most frustrating parts of military or government service is our pay is literally fixed by an act of Congress. If you are the negotiating type or think …
Rob Aeschbach: Fee Only Military Financial Planner
One of the perks of having a blog is meeting and working with some amazingly talented individuals. Rob Aeschbach is one of those people. Rob (last name is pronounced ASH-back) …
New 2018 Military Blended Retirement System
I’m collecting a list of resources, articles, and calculators related to the Blended Retirement System (BRS). Check it out for the most up to date information. Executive summary: Up to …
Five Year Plan-Why It’s Important For Every Military Family To Have One
One of the things you should always keep in mind is to have a five year plan. This plan should consist of things you plan to do in the military, as well as post-military, education, financial, and family aspects.