Financial Basics for Troops

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Conrad Cortes, a USMC veteran and author of "A Boot's Guide to Financial Basics." In this episode, we explore a range of financial topics, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, buying vehicles, and avoiding high-interest rates as a young troop. As someone who witnessed the challenges of managing money as a young service member but was able to educate himself out of making too many bad decisions, Conrad offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy. From understanding the basics of credit scores to maximizing savings and avoiding debt, this episode covers a wealth of information that can help you achieve financial stability and success. Whether you're a service member or a civilian, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their finances and achieve their financial goals. So be sure to tune in and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more informative and engaging content. Thanks for listening! In This Episode We Cover: What every service member should know about savings and checking accounts What NOT to do with vehicles! Credit Cards: What to look out for and how to best use them How your TSP can be used post service, even for those who don't do 20 years Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: Connect with Conrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conrad-cortes-3059aa9a/ Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TTFSQLP/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk IG: https://www.instagram.com/countin_crayolas/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast