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Under New Management: Again!

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Three Creeks Media bought The Military Guide.   You can read the text of the press release at the end of this post. Here’s more information behind the sale of two top military financial-independence blogs. For the last few years, The Military Guide blog has been owned & operated by my friend Ryan Guina. We’ve known each other … [Read more...] about Under New Management: Again!

Did DFAS And The TSP Let You Contribute Too Much?

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Check your 2021 TSP contributions now! I’ve heard from three different servicemembers that the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Thrift Savings Plan have failed to stop their TSP contributions after reaching the elective deferral limit ($19,500 in 2021). This problem is caused by a glitch in a January software change for catch-up … [Read more...] about Did DFAS And The TSP Let You Contribute Too Much?

Home Depot Military Discounts – How to Save 10% on Purchases at Home Depot

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Home Depot is one of the most popular hardware store chains in the United States. So, it comes as no surprise that they offer a variety of different promotions to keep their customers interested. Though most promotions and discounts are provided for a particular event, holiday, or time of year, others are directed toward a specific group of people. … [Read more...] about Home Depot Military Discounts – How to Save 10% on Purchases at Home Depot

Reader story: “How I Bumbled Into Financial Independence” (part 2)

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[This post is brought to you by my cousin Ross!  If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.] [For those who haven't seen it yet, here's the link to Ross's first post in this series.]       Our net worth is what?!? I thought to myself. I knew my relationship with … [Read more...] about Reader story: “How I Bumbled Into Financial Independence” (part 2)