How to Survive a Government Shutdown 2019
Update 17 January 2019: Resources for Coast Guardians (“Coasties”) affected by the government shut down and missing a paycheck. For the 4th time in my Air Force career, Congress has …
Military Pay
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 …
Got a Security Clearance After 2000? Then Your Personal Data Was Probably Compromised in the OPM Data Hack
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced on July 9, 2015 that 21.5 million Social Security numbers along with other personal information has been stolen from government databases. The hacks …
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 …
The Average Net Worth of the Above Average Military Officer
Not a commissioned officer? I’ve got a chart for the Above Average Enlisted Personnel as well. Check it out. It takes an above average person to become a military officer. …
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 …
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 …
The Power of the “Bills” Account
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 …
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 …