One of the most fascinating and difficult questions I’ve ever tried to answer goes something like this, “So, is staying 20 years to retirement worth it?” I’ve given various answers, but as I’m nearing the end of my time in the Army, I’ve personally been thinking about military retirement more. A big part of why […]
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Ever since it was first announced, I’ve been ready and waiting to sign up for the new (to us) military Healthcare Flexible Spending Account FSA (HCFSA). This is another way to save some money on taxes for things we’re already paying for. We end up spending a lot more for out-of-pocket medical expenses than we
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How do we avoid regretting our financial decisions? Making better decisions is the obvious answer, but how do we do that? If you’ve ever felt a little tingle of regret, I think I can help. At the end of the day, we eventually have to make a decision and move on. In the military, indecisiveness
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As I’m preparing my goals for the year, I think a lot about what metrics matter in my life. I’ve been thinking about where I should focus. This has led me to create an Excel tracker (no surprises there) to prioritize everything I’m doing. I initially focused solely on my business and what goals were
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Every journey has a starting point. It is essential to understand what your starting financial health is. However, we don’t need to make this super complicated either. Like stepping on a scale to measure your weight, you’ll want numbers for where you started. Then, you can show exactly how well you did when you achieved your
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This is another great story about starting small, staying consistent, and making it happen! With just a little bit of knowledge and work, you can make a huge difference in your personal finances. I hope you enjoy this enlisted success story! Getting Started on the Road to FIRE This is a story about how my
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The question of whether it’s worth it to stay 20 years on active duty is asked a lot. As with anything financial, it depends. But once you make it near 20, the next logical question is, should I stay past 20 years? If you’re not careful, you can fall into what my friend Doug Nordman
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If you haven’t read the Enlisted Money Confession #1: The Dairy Land Divorcee, I highly recommend you do so before reading this article. Regardless, I received an update and wanted to share it with you. You’ll notice that this is no longer a cautionary tale but a success story worth shouting about! Here’s their story:
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This is a guest post, so please be kind when commenting or giving feedback. If you’re interested in sharing a helpful tip or hack for the Enlisted Money community, send me a note at hello@enlistedmoney.com. Please enjoy this great write up of how to use military perks to get free streaming services! Hello everyone, my
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I was just as happy when we lived in a single-bedroom apartment as I was when we lived in a beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath house with a yard. Each had its own perks, though. In some ways, I miss the simplicity of having a living room set that consisted of a cheap futon and a throw-away
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