MILMO Show

We teach our children their ABCs, arithmetic, and basics of life as they grow to become members of our society but who's teaching them to be money-savvy? Doug and Carol are joining me to discuss how parents can set their children up for financial success and independence. As Father and Daughter, they bring a unique perspective, providing an inside look on both sides of Carol's financial education....

Sam X Renick discusses how to educate children about money and the importance of sharing the lesson of financial responsibility with them. Sam has created the character, Sammy Rabbit, as a tool to aid parents and a fun way to connect with children as young as three to learn about finances. He will share with us how to influence healthy money habits to set children up for future financial success....

Right now, buying a home is choppy water or is it? My guest, Chris Birk, is here to talk to us about the current state of the housing market, details for VA loans, and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the industry. He helps us take a closer look at the CARES act and what it means for homeowners during this challenging and unprecedented time. Chris Birk is the Director of Education for Veterans...

Whether you like it or not, your identity will be in some way redefined when you get out of the military. What will your life be like when you get out? What will be your career path, how will you make money, what will family life be like. Getting out of the military can be challenging but there are also opportunities to make improvements.  In this show, my guest has a mission is to bring military...

Higher Education has become associated as a requirement for success and as a necessity for young adults as they enter society and the workforce. Continuing education is consistently marketed to older adults with flexible, online-only options that promise an increased salary within months. For most this education comes at a cost. According to Pew Research, one-third of adults under 30 have student...

A challenge that many military spouses face is finding a job that can fit their lifestyles. Between the PCS moves across country or even overseas, to the difficulty of locating childcare at each new duty station; a flexible job is not easy to come by. Freelancing provides a unique opportunity to be your own boss. You get to make your own schedule and focus on writing topics based on your own exper...

The topic of money and budgeting can be a major stressor in marriage. Different backgrounds and views on how to spend and save can easily lead to conflict. My guests are here to discuss the role finances play in all stages of a relationship and the importance of having a plan. Willa Williams and Weslia Echols are the founders of Trinity Financial Coaching and the Abundant Living Radio Show. In thi...

Now more than ever finding inspiration or positivity to get or keep our financial lives on track can be hard. When times are challenging it can be difficult to get refocused.  This show is all about getting reinspired and refocused with your money. There are many different ways to manage, invest, and make money. My guest, Andy Wang knows a lot about finding inspiration for your money. Andy Wang is...

Matt Miner breaks down budgeting best practices, how to handle debt, emergency savings, and money management tips.

Identity theft isn't something most of us think about until it happens to us or someone close to us. Having your identity stolen is a scary violation. It's even worse when it's someone you love. In this show, my guest is unfortunately very familiar with identity theft. Axton Betz-Hamilton is an Assistant Professor of Consumer Affairs at South Dakota State University. Her research focuses on financ...

J.D. Roth is an accidental personal-finance expert. In this episode, we're discussing taking steps to build your best financial life. And my guest knows a thing or two about that.  For many years, J.D. was a typical American consumer and more than $35,000 in debt to show for it. In 2006, he started writing at GetRichSlowly.org in an effort to document his progress as he dug out of debt and learned...

Moving is the way the military rolls. It's part of the job and we all know it. But sometimes it sucks. Picking up your life and family to move to not only a new city but an entirely different state or country is a lot. It will test your marriage, parenting, and packing skills all at once. The good news is, there's help out there to make the experience a little more enjoyable. And even better, ther...

Traveling is something many of us are only dreaming about right now. COVID-19 has really thrown a wrench in all of our summer travel plans. The episode you are about to hear was recorded way before the craziness of COVID set in. We may not be able to travel right now, but we can start doing the research and prep now to save us money later. My guest today is Stephanie Montague, the founder and Pres...

Helping the military community with money is something many people have a passion for, but often they don't have experience with the military way of life. Which let's face it until you've lived it, you won't truly understand it. Now there's a new group of experienced professionals that have answered the call of many to have a pool of financial experts to help the military community with money advi...

It's as good a time as any to talk about debt. It's the side of money that's polarizing and popular at the same time. If you aren't careful with it though, you can easily end up on the dark side of debt. Saving by paying down debt is the theme for this week which is the last week of Military Saves Month 2020. In this show, I'm going to give you the down-low on debt. What you should know and do abo...

There's power in saving with a plan. Saving with a plan allows you to have control over your money, and it helps you reach your financial goals. Plus, creating and following a plan for your savings is simpler than you think. You can put the level of detail that works best for you. It's week four of Military Saves Month 2020, and we're sticking with this week's theme, Save with a Plan. My guests ar...

Everyone is feeling the impacts of COVID-19 in some shape or form. As you may know, I planned a series of shows around the themes for Military Saves Month 2020 which is happening now. This week's theme is "Save for the Unexpected." I can't think of a more timely subject to COVID-19 because what's going on in the world right now is unexpected. Who could have predicted this would happen to us all. A...

Saving for retirement is something everyone should be doing. There's different methods to get results for your retirement savings. One of those methods is with IRAs or Individual Retirement Accounts. This is the second week of Military Saves Month for 2020 and we're sticking with this week's theme, Save to Retire. My guest, Adrienne Ross, the founder of Clear Insight Financial Planning is here to...

Today kicks of what used to be Military Saves Week but is now, Military Saves Month. Each week there is a theme to bring awareness to the importance of spending less than you make and saving money. My guest today is here to talk about ways to save automatically using banking. Andia Dinesen is not only a fellow milspouse and AFC, but she's also the Executive Vice President for Communications and Op...

Often, Mom's are ground zero for money management in their household. They're trying to juggle family, making money and, making a dollar stretch as far as it can go. My guest today knows a thing or two about being a Mom and balancing making and saving money. Lena Gott is a CPA turned stay-at-home-mom of three. She is the lady behind the uber-successful blog, What Mommy Does and her courses at Adve...

You know you need help with money but who do you get help from? A financial counselor, a financial coach or a financial planner? That's what we are talking about today. The difference between all of them and how they can each help you with money. My guest today Andrea Clark is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Accredited Financial Counselor®. She is an Air Force spouse of 28 years, a recovering h...

Many people don't see building wealth as a possibility for themselves. And if they do, many feel that it's something they will work on later in life. But building wealth can be similar than you think and you should start sooner than you think. My guest today is here to talk about building wealth in a practical way. Rocky Lalvani is not only a friend and fellow podcaster, but he's also a financial...

Leaving full-time employment to enter retirement is a big transition in most people's mindset and behavior. Especially Baby Boomers who may have always had a full-time job or for career military people who know nothing different than the military. There are many factors that go into preparing for retirement or flipping the switch like changing from saving to spending or going from full-time work t...

Today I want to talk about something that many service members don't understand until it is too late. And that is your security clearance and the impact your personal finances have on it. Many military spouses are also not aware that their financial behavior can be impacting their spouse's clearance. Here's what I want to go over so you'll be able to avoid some issues or help someone else avoid in...

I'm not going to lie, preparing to buy a home is something more people should do. Research and planning will go a long way to save you time, money and heartache. Unfortunately, many people are winging it. My guest, Chris Birk is here to help prepare us all on buying a home with a VA Loan. If you're a seasoned home buyer or looking to buy your first home, this is a valuable show for you. Chris shar...