MILMO Show

Your financial plan and money management can't be a carbon copy of what your neighbor or your best friend is doing. They aren't you, it's not your life. The plan you create and practice needs to be centered around your life and your realities to be successful. Even if you do that, there are going to be some mistakes along the way. We all make them. How you plan and approach your money makes all th...

Buying a house is not just a big decision. It's a series of big decisions. You have to find the location, the right home, in the right area. You have to apply for mortgages, make an offer, and then you have to compare mortgages to decide which one to go with. But how do you compare and make such a big financial decision? In this episode, my guest, Kevin Parker, breaks down how to compare closing c...

It's hard to believe we're closing down 2021 and rolling into the New Year. I don't know about you, but for me, 2021 has had some ups and downs. Some good and bad news. Some moments I never want to forget and some others I don't care to reminisce one. So I guess it's been a lot like other years but nothing is ever exactly the same. It's time for my look back over the last year. Things we've discus...

Finding your path in life and financial success can be hard. Most of us take a broken road to get where we want in life. But are there some easier ways to find your path and to work in your zone of genius? Maybe? In this episode, Mike Zeller shares insights on how to overcome struggles in finding your path to success, how to rewrite your money story, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. Mike Ze...

Inflation continues to be a hot topic. Talk about the price of goods increasing is all over the news. A while back, I had Robert Frick on the show to talk about what we should all know about inflation and how it is impacting us all. As we prepare to roll into the New Year, I thought we'd go over inflation one more time to help us financially prepare for next year. Here is the encore airing of What...

The importance of family and finances for first-generation service members is something I learned early on as a financial coach in the community. There are a large number of service members that are first-generation Americans. And often those service members are financially responsible for extended members of their family. Which can have an impact on their budget and meeting their own financial ob...

MilMoneyCon is happening April 21-23, 2022 in Cary, NC. I'm so happy to be able to make the announcement. MilMoneyCon is a conference for military financial professionals. That means financial coaches, counselors, planners, educators, influencers, students, and writers from the military community. In this episode, I give you all the details about MilMoneyCon and what everyone can expect. The show...

Taxes aren't top of the fun things to do every year. In fact, it's something that a lot of us avoid. But if you do a little planning and preparation in advance, it can make tax time and your finances run a little smoother. In this episode, I talk with Benjamin Brandt about the list of tax items you should review at the end of the year, mistakes you can avoid, and what military families need to kno...

TRICARE not only helps take care of your health, but it also protects your wealth. Travel is a way of life for many military and veteran families. If we've learned anything in the military is that anytime you travel, Murphy's Law, something is going to go wrong. Unfortunately, many times that can be your health. Figuring out TRICARE when you're on the move and sick or hurt is not fun. Learning abo...

Taking small steps to financial independence can have a big impact on your retirement. Many people talk about F.I.R.E or financial independence, retire early. But what are the steps you should take to get there? And does F.I.R.E look the same for everyone? In this episode, my guest, Doug Nordman shares the steps you can take to F.I.R.E., how to handle debt in the process, and how to leverage your...

Happy Small Business Week to my fellow veterans. If you want to start a business, there's a lot to know beyond your craft or the thing you are selling. Lack of knowledge can hurt your businesses financially. In this episode, Will Scott breaks down the things transition veterans can do to start a small business, how to get money to start your business, resources, and tools you can use plus missteps...

Store credit cards are offered at almost every place you shop nowadays. They can be tempting to sign up for especially if money's tight but are store credit cards a good idea for your credit and finances? In this episode, I talk with Michelle Lambright Black about whether or not store credit cards are a good deal. Michelle is a leading credit expert, writer, and speaker with nearly two decades of...

Having a business goes beyond owning it, you've got to run it too. Or it won't last long. Systems and processes are a way to help you run a business like a well-oiled machine. But what systems do you need? And what processes should you put in place? In this episode, Jaime Jay shares the best systems and processes to run your business well so you can reduce stress and stay focused on making money....

It's coming. Christmas is around the corner. Have you been saving for it? If you haven't, you're not alone. Most people don't save for holiday spending and unfortunately, go into debt because of it. But that doesn't have to be the case this year. My guest, Lauren Greutman is here to show us all how to have a debt-free Christmas. Lauren is an award-winning Consumer Savings Expert and the best-selli...

Investing in crypto is all the rage. It's in the news, social media, and you've probably heard people talking about it in person. But what is cryptocurrency, how does it compare to stocks and traditional investing. And even better, is it for you? I could think of no other to have a discussion on crypto with than Josh Bannerman. Josh is a Certified Financial Planner and a Marine. You may know him a...

In this episode, Dennis Johnston, a Navy veteran and the Administrator of the Utah Unclaimed Property Division shares the steps you can take to find your unclaimed property. Think about how you feel when you find money in your pockets. Now think about finding lots of money you didn't even know you had. That's unclaimed money and property. Each year billions of dollars and property go unclaimed. In...

Are annuities a good investment is a question financial professionals get asked a lot. It's asked a lot because they can be confusing. You may not understand what they are, how they work, and who they are for.  Sean Gillispie is a financial advisor and Navy veteran. He's the Co-founder & Managing Partner of Redeployment Wealth Strategies. After serving 20 years as a surface warfare officer, Sean b...

It's that time again. It's my birthday and I'm happy you're here to help me celebrate. Last year for my three siblings were guests on my show. Since then, I've recorded 52 episodes of the Military Money Show and talked with some amazing people. I loved every bit of it. To include my recording with my Grandma. That was a very special show. But today I have another special one. It's my Dad! In this...

Preparing your kids to leave the family nest is a huge transition. There's a lot of planning and preparation that goes into it. And we aren't just talking about decorating their dorm room. No parent wants their kids to struggle so you try and impart every bit of knowledge you have on them to help them be successful. Money knowledge is top of the list for most parents to make sure their kids have a...

Anyone in it knows debt is hell. If it was so easy to get out of debt, no one would be in it. It's hard but having an understanding of how money works, your debt situation, and creating a strategy can help you get out of debt.  My guest, Erin Skye Kelly knows a thing or two about being in debt and strategies to get out of it.  Erin is a bestselling and award-winning author of Get the Hell Out of D...

Buy now and pay later, or not? That's a good question. Buy now, pay later is a consumer trend that's growing in popularity. Many online retailers are offering the option to buy your items now and make payments on them later. Some may see this as a buying trend, while others think it's here to stay. Jarod Taylor is on the show to talk about buy now, pay later with me. Jarod is an Accredited Financi...

Retirement points are important but they're also confusing as all get out. Points can help or hurt the money you earn in retirement. So they're very important to know about and understand! John Cooney is a CFP (R), Enrolled Agent, and a fee-only financial planner who founded Green and Gold Financial Planning to help people make smarter financial decisions, develop confidence in their financial sit...

Between 2016 and 2020, Service members and veterans lost over 420 million dollars in scams that were reported. Members of the military community are victims of Cybercrimes at a higher rate than the civilian community. A steady paycheck and frequent deployments make you a big target for fraud. Cindy Liebes is the Chief Program Officer at the Cyber Security Network, a public and private collaboratio...

Inflation is something that impacts everyone's wallets. Talk about the subject is everywhere but what's everyone saying and what does it all mean? To get the 411 on what's going on with inflation in the U.S., I'm bringing in an expert on inflation, Bob Frick. Robert Frick is Navy Federal's corporate economist, the world's largest credit union serving the military and their families. He provides ex...

Many military spouses head up the finances for their households. The frequent moves and deployments make it easier for the military spouses and often military wives to be the money point person whether you have experience or confidence to manage money or not. Catherine Alford is the author of the book Mom's Got Money: A millennial mom's guide to managing money like a boss. She's a nationally recog...