MILMO Show

I'm excited to share this episode with you today. It's not so much on the money side but it's something I found very interesting so I thought you might as well. I'm always interested in careers people start after military Service. And my guest today, Paul Jun from Filmocracy has a great one. Paul and I met as attendees of Patriot Boot Camp where I had to opportunity to hear his story. If you are t...

Your retirement is coming whether you like it or not. And it's going to take some planning and prep to make it successful. You can't just wing it, I mean you can but it might not go down the way you want it to. But what does successful retirement planning look like? How much should you save, how long will it last, when can you start using your savings? These are all questions I asked my guest toda...

The show today is going to clear up a lot of mysteries about Medicare hopefully. We pay for it each month, but most people don't fully understand the part it will play in their retirement or how to even sign up for it. It may not be a topic you think about, but it's one you need to start preparing for. My guest Daniell Roberts is a nationally recognized expert in Medicare. She is a founding partne...

Improving your quality of life is a goal everyone wants. But when you're in the military, how do you get your voice heard so changes are made? The Military Family Lifestyle Survey, that's how. Today my guest, Hisako Sonethavilay from Blue Star Families is here to discuss what the survey is and how it's helping to improve the lives of Service members and their families. Hisako is Blue Star Families...

It's time to go behind the scenes of the Naval Academy! Today, my guest, Grant Vermeer, a fellow Patriot Boot Camp Alumni, and an active-duty Navy officer is coming on the show to talk about the community and helpful resource he created called The Academy Insider. We're chatting about what it's like to attend the Naval Academy, some dos and donts and the finances behind being a midshipman. I'm bri...

You're not going to want to miss this fun Mystery Show in honor of April Fools' Day 2019! I'll give you a hint I'm in the hot seat but you'll have to listen to find out who's putting me there and the crazy shenanigans they're up to! In this episode, y ou get what you get and don't pitch a fit! Podcast Links The Stacking Benjamins Show What's on Lacey's Mind Special Thank You A special thank you to...

There is no shortage of resources to assist active-duty Servicemembers and Veterans. It's more about matching the right resource for the right time in your life. My guest today is here to talk about OSD, a nonprofit organization encouraging community service and commitment amongst the military community by developing programs for deployments, mental Health, homelessness, and employment. Glenn Bant...

The time to figure out saving for your child's education is not when they're applying for college. Oh no, you should start saving money the day you bring them home from the hospital. Or somewhere close to then. It will make your life a heck of a lot easier. My guest today, Ksenia Yudina is here to talk about her new app, U-Nest that helps you save for your child's education with at 529 plan. She i...

This topic is near and dear to my heart because I 100% understand the frustrations of employment as a military spouse. It was a struggle for me to work in the financial services industry in the midst of deployments, long TDYs and PCSing. In fact, my whole business was born out of my personal struggle to do what I love and can make money at but also that fit into balancing our family and military l...

You need credit to start building credit. If it sounds confusing, that's because it is. How do you build credit if you can't get credit because you don't have credit? Yes, even more confusing. But the answer just might be, Self Lender. Today my guest is Brett Billick, the Chief Marketing Officer from Self Lender. Brett and the team at Self Lender were kind enough to have me visit their offices in...

Saving money can be difficult for many people. Often we all need a little inspiration or just a kick in the pant to start the process of saving money. My guest today has a resource that can help you jump start your savings goals. That resource is Military Saves Week. Military Saves is part of the nonprofit America Saves and a partner in the Department of Defense's Financial Readiness Campaign. The...

Credit is a daily issue for many people. People use credit for buying a house, or a car or furniture or even lawn mowers. But sometimes people get in over their head with credit and don't know how to fix their situation. It can be difficult to navigate the companies advertising that they'll help you fix your credit. How do you know what it costs or which ones are reputable? Today my guest, Barry C...

If you need or want FREE help improving your financial situation, it's out there. All you have to do it find it. Whether it's planning for your retirement or getting out of debt or just learning how to save better. My guest today is going to help you find that free help even faster. Here to discuss free resources to improve your financial education is Brent Neiser, Senior Director of Strategic Par...

Financial freedom is something everyone strives for but many don't know the steps they should take to get there. Knowing some steps that work and knowing the steps to avoid can also help on the road to financial freedom. Today I'm chatting with Grant Sabatier, the Creator of Millennial Money and Author of the Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. Grant went from $2....

Financial success begins with your money mindset. Before you can make your financial situation better you have to get in the right headspace. If not, you could end up sabotaging yourself. In this episode, I go over 5 ways to build a positive money mindset plus 3 exercises you can do to make it easier.   https://laceylangford.com/podcast

Building your credit or improving your credit score all starts with your credit report. It's what lenders look at when you need to borrow money. Having a lower credit score could mean paying more to borrow money or not being able to borrow money at all. But more and more places are looking at your credit score before they will do business with you...cell phone companies, utilities, or apartment re...

Saving money can be challenging for many Servicemembers and Veterans so it's nice when you can get a little help or motivation. And someone laying down a challenge might just be the kick in the pants you need to kick-start your savings habit.  Today,  Doug Dickerson, the State Director of AARP North Carolina joins me to  talk about the savings challenge they are doing, the reasons why and the impo...

Becoming extraordinary with money is a possibility for you. It just takes some first steps and good financial habits to get there. Today's guest, Chris Hogan, is a #1 national best-selling author, a dynamic speaker, and financial expert. For more than a decade, he has served at Ramsey Solutions, equipping and challenging people to take control of their money and reach their financial goals. He is...

Help with money is something a lot of people need at some point. You may need to call in reinforcements when your money starts to get out of your skill or confidence level. But many people don't know the dos and don'ts of hiring a financial advisor. In this episode, I'm talking with OG the co-host of the award-winning podcast, Stacking Benjamins. OG shares all the tips you need to hire and work wi...

Starting a business is a big deal. It requires planning and preparation to have success. Just like a mission. Without the planning and prep, mistakes can be made that will hurt your chances of success and your finances. Today I'm excited to welcome Joanna Guldin and John Noll to the show. They're the founders and Swatara Coffee Company. An independent coffee shop in historic Jonestown, PA.

The Blended Retirement System (BRS) Opt-in period is coming to an end. For many military Service members, that means a decision has to be made. Are you staying in the Legacy System or are you opting into the BRS? In this show, I'm talking with JJ Montanaro from USAA to discuss what the military community needs to consider when making their BRS Opt-in decision. https://laceylangford.com/podcast

Today's guest is Darwin Hale, author of Need to Know: How to Arm Yourself for the Healthcare Battlefield . He is talking with me about ways to help Servicemembers and their families take ownership of their healthcare after service. Military Servicemembers mostly do not have the choice on who provides the medical care. You go to the doctor available. And most of the time, there isn't a lot of quest...