Fiscal Foxhole

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® unpack the 2026 gifting rules, including annual exclusions, direct tuition and medical payments, 529 superfunding, charitable strategies, and family loans. They also explore why purchasing help can be a legitimate financial-planning tool and how clear expectations keep generosity from creating family conflict. Contact The Fiscal Foxhole Email The Fisca...

In this episode, Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® explore two powerful retirement topics: why the financial finish line always seems to move, and how military retirees can make an informed Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) decision. They break down common myths, real-world scenarios, and the practical questions every military family should consider before retirement. Contact The Fiscal Foxh...

Recorded at XYPN LIVE 2026 in San Diego, Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® explain why a successful military transition depends on building the right civilian network before separation. They also discuss fee-only advice, increased combat pay, and how genuine professional relationships can create post-service opportunities. Contact The Fiscal Foxhole Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfo...

Once the financial fundamentals are secure, thoughtful optimization can help you keep more of what you have built. Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® explore eight advanced planning strategies, challenge two commonly overemphasized tactics, and explain why the right decision must begin with your personal retirement-income picture. Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® welcome former fighter pilot and financial planner Brian O’Neill, CFP®, EA, MQFP® to explain how high-income earners can continue funding a Roth IRA. They also discuss higher mortgage rates, home affordability, and why financial decisions should reflect your family’s goals rather than headlines. Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book...

In this crossover episode, Rob Moore, MQFP® joins the Military Money Manual to explain how a Roth conversion ladder can create supplemental income between military retirement and age 59½. Contact The Fiscal Foxhole Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book a meeting with Rob Book a meeting with Omen 🪜 Roth Conversion Ladder Basics A Roth conversion ladder moves money from a traditi...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® explain how the three-bucket strategy can make investing and retirement income decisions easier to manage. They also explore state tax benefits for 529 plans, the enduring legacy of the Cobra attack helicopter, and why financial resilience is more important than predicting the market. Contact The Fiscal Foxhole Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole...

In this episode, Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® tackle one of the most requested topics: financial designations, fiduciary duty, advisor compensation, and how to evaluate financial professionals. They also discuss retirement cash reserves, military-specific planning, and the red flags that should make you pause before taking financial advice. Contact & Booking Email The Fiscal F...

In this episode, Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® take a full deep dive into the newly launched Trump Accounts, separating the facts from the hype and discussing how these accounts actually work now that they're available. They also revisit emergency fund planning for military families and explore what happens when a child eventually takes control of a Trump Account. Contact Us: fisca...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® explore the growing role of AI in personal finance, breaking down the different ways people use chatbots for money decisions and where those tools help or fall short. They also discuss Trump accounts for kids, lessons from the C-130 Hercules, and why judgment still matters more than information. Contact and Booking Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfox...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® take a long-overdue deep dive into the Thrift Savings Plan, using Dave Ramsey’s common TSP guidance as a launch point. They also unpack CD ladders, TSP fund choices, L Funds, the G Fund’s unique role, and why intentionality matters more than chasing complexity. Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book a meeting with Rob Book a meeting w...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® unpack Rob’s Principles of Prosperity and test whether its five core ideas still hold up inside The Fiscal Foxhole. The episode moves from values and goals to net worth, cash flow, and budgeting, with one reminder: strong financial decisions start with what matters most. DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY TODAY Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® discuss two surprisingly connected topics: moving retirement accounts and moving households. From avoiding costly IRA rollover mistakes to using PCS season as a decluttering opportunity, this episode focuses on reducing friction, risk, and excess baggage in your financial life. Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book a meeting with Rob...

In this episode, Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® break down Social Security—how it works, when to claim, and how to think about it in a real-world retirement plan. They cut through the noise around trust fund headlines and focus on practical strategy, flexibility, and avoiding costly mistakes. 📩 Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com 📅 Book a meeting with Rob 📅 Book a...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® discuss one of the biggest challenges facing military retirees: what comes next? From dividend investing and retirement income strategies to career transitions and finding purpose after service, this episode explores how military retirement creates both freedom and uncertainty. Connect With Us 📧 fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com 📅 Book a meeting with Rob 📅 Bo...

Rob Moore, MQFP® and Omen Quelvog CFP®, MQFP® welcome Daniel Kopp, CFP® to share a deeply personal and professional perspective on estate planning—both in preparation and in reality after loss. The episode blends market insights, military history, and powerful lessons on planning, grief, and financial clarity. Connect with us! Email The Fiscal Foxhole at fiscalfoxhole@gmail.com Book a meeting with...

Military Retirement States, Annuities, and Financial Lessons from History Happy 250th Birthday, America! In this special Independence Day episode, Rob Moore and Omen Quelvog celebrate America's founding while tackling two topics every military family should think about: whether annuities deserve a second look in today's interest rate environment and which states are truly the best places for milit...

This week in the Foxhole, Omen Quelvog and Rob Moore break down a high-profile IPO, honor a fallen hero, and welcome Spencer Reese from Military Money Manual for a powerful conversation on living—and thriving—overseas. 🔗 Connect with us! Book a meeting with Omen Book a meeting with Rob Check out our sponsors - MFAA 🇺🇸 This Week in Military History In June 2005, Lt. Michael Murphy led a Navy SEAL...

This week in the Foxhole, Rob Moore and Omen Quelvog tackle one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—drivers of long-term success: discipline in investing . From S&P 500 concentration risk to behavioral traps that sabotage portfolios, this episode breaks down why success isn’t about predicting the market—it’s about controlling yourself. 🔗 Connect with us! Book a meeting with Omen Book a m...

🎯 Episode Summary Roth accounts get all the hype—and for good reason. Tax-free growth, flexible withdrawals, and powerful planning tools. But here’s the reality: that flexibility only works if you do the behind-the-scenes admin correctly. In this episode, Rob Moore and Omen Quelvog break down the often-missed rules that make Roth IRAs work the way they’re advertised. From tracking contributions t...

🎙️ Episode Summary Recorded on location at MilMoneyCon in Savannah, Rob and Omen welcome a special guest into the Foxhole—Omen’s wife, Megan. This episode dives deep into the real-life money journey behind a nearly 27-year marriage. From getting married at 18 with no plan, no proposal, and very little money… to building a strong, values-aligned partnership, this conversation is packed with honesty...

What Should You Do With Your TSP After Leaving the Military? In this episode, Rob and Omen tackle one of the most common questions service members ask: “What do I do with my TSP when I leave the military?” Before diving in, they recap Rob’s appearance on the Military Money Manual podcast discussing Roth conversion ladders—and why they’re powerful but often misunderstood. 🔗 Connect with us Book a...

Estate Planning Demystified + Retirement Reality Check 🪖 In This Episode This week in the foxhole, Rob and Omen tackle two critical topics that often get overlooked until it’s too late: Why many retirees are forced out earlier than planned How estate planning can protect your family — and where most people miss the mark Plus, we welcome estate attorney and CFP John Morgan to break down wills, tru...

🎙️ The Fiscal Foxhole Special Feature: Military Money Manual Podcast Crossover This week, Rob and Omen are both attending MillMoneyCon , so we’re doing something a little different. Instead of a standard episode, we’re sharing a guest appearance by Omen Quelvog on the Military Money Manual Podcast —a conversation that was simply too valuable not to cross‑publish. If you’re 2–3 years from military...

🎙️ The Fiscal Foxhole – Episode 33 The Symptoms of Financial Success What does financial success actually feel like? In this episode, Rob Moore and Omen Quelvog flip last week’s conversation on its head and break down the real‑world signs that your finances are working for you—not against you . From checking your accounts without dread to handling surprises without panic, this conversation is abou...