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Financial Independence Calculators – Are We on Track?
In this article I run my personal financial independence plan through several online retirement calculators. Every calculator is only as good as the assumptions that go into it. Some calculators run...
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I Will Opt Into the New Military Retirement System (You Should Too)
This was originally a guest post that I posted over at Kate Horrell‘s Military.com Paycheck Chronicles site. I’m reposting it here to get maximum exposure on why I am signing up for the new military...
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Should I Rollover my TSP to a “Gold IRA?” No.
If you have a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account and separated or retired from the military or government employment, watch out: the “gold IRA” marketers are coming for you! A poorly written,...
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How to Build a Home Gym Under $1000
Personal fitness is even more important than financial fitness. What’s the point in being financially independent if you don’t have the stamina, strength, flexibility, endurance, or health to enjoy...
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I Hate Budgeting: 2015-2016 Expenses and Investments
Budgeting: why bother? In the broadest sense, a budget is just a plan for your money. If you are paid regularly like most military employees, you should have at least a basic plan for your dollars that...
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Just Joined the Military? Here’s What to Do With Your Money
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 be applied to anybody, civilian...
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Fast and Easy Military Ribbons: EZ Rack Builder Review
In the summer of 2015, I attended Squadron Officer School (SOS) at Maxwell AFB, AL. SOS is a five week course on leadership, management, team building, and officer development for Air Force captains....
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6 Month Deployment Savings Challenge: $54,000
On the way to Afghanistan, 2013 After over two years of no deployments, I have a six month deployment to the Middle East coming up in 2017. Deployments are excellent opportunities to lower your...
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$10,000 and 1 Year With Betterment: Performance and Cost
Click to see the 90% stock, 10% bond portfolio Betterment generated for me (with costs) After 1 year and $10,000 invested in Betterment, I am a happy customer and recommend it to family, friends, and...
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I’m Off to the USAA DigitalMilEx Conference!
Well, I guess I’m an actual bonafide blogger now. USAA invited me to attend their 2016 USAA Digital Military Experience (DigitalMilEx) conference in San Antonio, where USAA is headquartered. The...
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