A good friend of mine was ready to buy his first car after joining the military. He did his research, found the perfect car, and was excited to call it …
How Military Service Can Impact Your Credit (And How to Own It)
Friday March 21, 2025
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How to Save and Invest for the Future
Monday March 17, 2025
Investing for retirement is a marathon so take it one mile at a time. This week’s workout: Save and Invest for the Future The road to retirement is paved with …
Are You Ready for Tax Bracket Madness?
Friday March 07, 2025
Basketball and Taxes Here’s a random thought, unless you’re a pro basketball player, you’ll probably never think of basketball and taxes together. But in a strange way, the two …
Protect Your Life, Loved Ones, and Possessions
Monday March 03, 2025
Fight money mayhem with confidence! Insurance is excellent financial defense. This week’s workout: Protect Your Life, Loved Ones, and Possessions Financial empowerment is about more than going on the offensive …
Thinking About Crypto?
Friday February 28, 2025
As a Certified Financial Planner® professional, I’ll admit—I was very skeptical of cryptocurrency as a legitimate investable asset. And who can blame me? When I first wrote this blog a …
Use Debt Responsibly
Monday February 17, 2025
Stay strong with your New Year’s resolutions! Learn how to flex on your debt. This week’s workout: Use Debt Responsibly Find financial balance and strength by using debt wisely. Like …
Save for Emergencies
Monday February 03, 2025
Does your wallet need a spot? An emergency fund is the key to getting through tough times. This week’s workout: Save for Emergencies Be ready when things go sideways. From …
How to Prepare for Tax Season
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Ready or not, here it comes! Tax season is right around the corner and many of us are already dreading the stress of gathering documents, understanding credits and deductions, …
Spend Less Than You Earn
Wednesday January 15, 2025
New year, new you! Cut “empty calories” from your budget. This week’s workout: Spend Less Than You Earn Count calories in your budget, by tallying dollars coming in and going …
Have a Financial Game Plan
Tuesday January 07, 2025
Happy New Year! It’s time for healthier finances… and a wealthier you. This week’s workout: Have a Financial Game Plan Start your financial training regimen with an honest assessment of …
Dependent Care Costs? DCFSA May Help!
Tuesday October 29, 2024
Balancing family life with military life is a major task, often requiring support from dependent care providers. If you’re covering the cost of care for your loved ones, you already …
Money After the Military
Wednesday October 02, 2024
It’s been 20 years since I left active duty, but as a Reservist, I often speak with service members who are eager to separate from the military and start a …