Your journey to financial independence can be a little lonely if you’re doing it all by yourself. Even social media, podcasts, and videos are poor substitutes for hanging out with people who share your goals. This post will cover different ways to get a little boost of FI endorphins to last for months... or at least until the next boost. Better … [Read more...] about Should You Attend FinCon, Military Influencer Conference, Camp Mustache, CampFI, and FI Chautauqua?
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How Chase Supports Military Entrepreneurs – Chase for Business Military Banking Benefits
JPMorgan Chase has long been a supporter of the military community, with initiatives that range from hiring current and former military members for their organization, leading a coalition to support hiring current and former military members across a range of industries, and through supporting military entrepreneurship. In addition, Chase offers … [Read more...] about How Chase Supports Military Entrepreneurs – Chase for Business Military Banking Benefits
Reader Interview: Planning For The Military Transition
[Today's military transition advice is brought to you by servicemember Annabel Monroe of Monroe Brothers Investments. If you're interested in contributing your interview at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.] What influenced your decision to join the military, and what's your transition plan to leave active … [Read more...] about Reader Interview: Planning For The Military Transition
“How the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse AFC® Fellowship (and Fate) Found Me”
[This post is brought to you by Alecia D. Blair, M.S., AFC®. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.] About six months after having my second child I found myself eager to return to work. It was summer in beautiful Upstate New York. Fort Drum, … [Read more...] about “How the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse AFC® Fellowship (and Fate) Found Me”
“11 Years Of Service: How I Chose Legacy High Three Over The Blended Retirement System”
[Nords note: You have five weeks to decide about opting in to the Blended Retirement System. Get it done before 31 December 2018. We've had some strong pushback on my last post, "Your BRS: It's Not About The Money", and I offered Warner25 the opportunity to explain his legacy High Three perspective. He's reminded me that we first met on an … [Read more...] about “11 Years Of Service: How I Chose Legacy High Three Over The Blended Retirement System”
Your Military Blended Retirement System: It’s Not About The Money.
[Full disclosure: On this post, I’m not about the money either. I’m not paid to write this, it's not sponsored by anyone, and I’m not earning revenue from the links.] Our group of military personal-finance bloggers is sending out a #BRSBlitz about the opt-in decision. You may have seen some of these links on my social media before, and … [Read more...] about Your Military Blended Retirement System: It’s Not About The Money.
Attack Pilot To College Sophomore To Fintech Entrepreneur
[Nords note: Tyson dropped by FinCon's "Military Meetup" table in the exhibit hall to chat. We had a great conversation about retirement calculators and financial independence. He's a vet, and he understands where military pay & benefits fit in a calculator. You can learn more from the video at the end of this post, which is definitely NOT … [Read more...] about Attack Pilot To College Sophomore To Fintech Entrepreneur
Separating Or Retiring While Overseas (But Not With The Navy!)
A reader writes: I’ve been commissioned from the Navy’s enlisted ranks and have not yet reached eight years of commissioned service. I’m eligible for retirement and I’ve enjoyed active duty-- until now. I’d like to retire as an officer but I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get to 10 years. I’m considering retiring a few years ahead of my plans … [Read more...] about Separating Or Retiring While Overseas (But Not With The Navy!)
FinCon – The Financial Media Conference – How a Small Investment Can Return Dividends
It’s that time of year again: people are looking at conference dates and their travel budgets. They’re wondering why in the world anyone would want to spend hundreds of dollars to talk about financial independence. Well, let's take a look. Why I Go to FinCon I'm frequently asked why I go to FinCon and whether it's worth the money. What's the … [Read more...] about FinCon – The Financial Media Conference – How a Small Investment Can Return Dividends
Our Story: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Financial Ruin and live Happily Ever After!
[This post is brought to you by David Pere of the site "From Money To Millionaire", and he's another enthusiastic surfer! We've paddled out at Oahu's White Plains Beach a few times. If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines .] The Beginning (Bio) I grew up in the Midwest, the son of an … [Read more...] about Our Story: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Financial Ruin and live Happily Ever After!
