Financial Planning

Getting Life Insurance Before Transitioning Out of the Military

Introduction Life insurance is something that most military members know a little about, but many are vastly underinsured. SGLI...

BLUF Finance: A Financial Planning Membership for the Military Community

For more info or to signup to hear when this is launched, head to: https://www.bluffinance.com Introduction: As both a military member...

Top 5 End of Year Tax Planning Moves to Consider

Intro Tax planning is the art of looking into the future and trying to make decisions that lower your lifetime tax bill. This is...

Income Planning for Military Transition

Introduction: Transitioning out of the military can be a daunting task for members who have given all of their professional career to a...

GI Bill Benefits and Accrual Schedule

Introduction: The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for service members. It allows them to earn a monthly housing stipend (BAH) while...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit Cards

There are many things we can discuss when reviewing the benefits and disadvantages of credit cards. These are just a few of each, but I...

Total Military Compensation Calculator

This post was sparked by interest in my previous post regarding the true value of military compensation with retirement. To expand...

Where does Cryptocurrency Belong Inside of a Diversified Portfolio?

Cryptocurrency, more commonly referred to as "crypto", is a hot topic these days. It is something that is in the news almost every day in...

Life Insurance is NOT an Investment

An insurance policy is not an efficient investment vehicle for the majority of families. Anyone who tells you otherwise is ill informed...

How Much Your Car Payment Is Really Costing You

A car payment is likely one of the biggest monthly expenses that most Americans face. According to Lending Tree, in 2021 the average car...

Which Type of Mortgage is Right For Me and My Family?

It's a new year, and for many, it's time to consider a new home! Recently, I've spoken to several people that are moving and buying homes...

Issues to Consider at the Start of the Year Checklist

The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and goal setting. It is also a good time to give yourself a financial check in to make...

Financial Order of Operations

1. Emergency Fund Fully Fund an account with 3-6 months of expenses. If you are a single income household, this needs to be closer to 6...