Deployment: The Most Financially Beneficial Event of Your Life
In 2013 I deployed for the first time with my squadron to a location in Southwest Asia. It was quite an adventure. I had a lot to learn about accomplishing our …
Military Life
3 Things Every New Military Recruit Must Do With Their Money
Enlisting in the military is usually the first real world job of many high school and college graduates. This is your chance to set yourself up for financial independence sooner …
Old vs. New Car Cost of Ownership: 2002 Saturn L300 vs. 2015 Mazda 3
One of my seven pieces of advice I think all new military members should follow is not buying a new car. I believe that keeping yourself from a car payment …
The Average Net Worth of the Above Average Enlisted Personnel
Are you a military officer? Me too! Check out the chart I made for the above average officer net worth. Thanks to Sam at Financial Samurai for the idea to …
Roth TSP vs Roth IRA vs Traditional TSP vs Traditional IRA
If you want to be financially independent someday, you have to save and invest. Saving 50% of your pay is an excellent place to start and a great starter goal. …
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 …
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 …
8 Ways to Save Money on a Military Deployment
Deployment: Whether it’s 30 days or 15 months, it’s never easy. All of the preparation that goes into deploying, the actual deployment, and then being stationed thousands of miles away …
Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA
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 …