JW Military Finance

Defining forward and reverse splits. The good and the bad. 

Explaining what a dividend is and how they can help your portfolio

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Did you know there’s some special states with a SCRA law that might get you back thousands? LA law RS-29-213

Changes that I’ve made to my TSP to maximize gains from the coronavirus market drop.

My weight loss journey of 2019...

I explain how you wont lose money because your BAH rate changed going into the new year. Source: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqbah.cfm

Welcome Back! I discuss my 2020 goals for the podcast and the most beneficial conversation I had over the holidays.

Here I cover what I do at the end of the year to keep my finances straight.  Checks, balances and some goal setting.

The basics on Student Loan statistics, how to get them and how to get out of them. Covering FAFSA, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, MyCAA, and Forbearance. 

These are the podcasts I listen to. Do you listen to them also? Comment with your top podcasts because I want to check them out!

Before I deep dive into Student Loans, here is my journey with them. 

We get to save more money for our future!

Don't blow your new money! Put your raise to work for you. Increase your TSP, pay down Debt, pad your savings account! JUST DON'T BLOW IT!

There are so many good financial books and a lot of really bad ones. Here are the 5 plus some honorable mentions to get you started. 

Is 400k enough? Lets find out! 

The dreaded budget. It's not as bad as it sounds! Learn the freedom of knowing where your money is going and taking control of your finances. 

I cover why it is financially smart to sell back your leave. It's an unpopular decision and I've had to defend it many times over, but I'm convinced it's the right choice 90% of the time. Hopefully after listening you will think so as well. 

An in depth description of each item your LES covers. It is so important that you not only check your LES each month but that you also understand what you get paid and what all the entitlements and deductions actually mean. You will have a much better understanding of this after this episode. 

I teach you how to give yourself a raise and increase your TSP contributions at the same time and not feel the increases.

How the Navy changed TA and how this affects you.

Should you elect to use the Government Travel Charge Card when PCS? I cover the new NAVADMIN and go over some of the reasons why you probably shouldn't. 

Thoughts of mine after I paid off my car. Think about the last time you didn't have a car payment... How much money have you wasted over that period. What are you doing it to yourself for? Who are you trying to impress? Links to the Podcast I recommend.  https://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/blog/you-bought-a-pickup-truck-you-idiot%2F  https://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-used-car%2F

In this episode I answer a question from a listener. I discuss crypto currency and other speculative investments. What to do with your TSP after your military service, 401k Rollover, Roth IRA's and what to do with your brokerage account. If you are interested in Denny's Podcast search the anchor app for Dose of Dedication. His YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroRIxFCb7neJIHqQHkRGpg His clothing line is https://habitsbrand.com/ Again I thank you for tuning in and supporting this podcast. I ask you to share it with your friends!

The BRS is awesome. Well I think it is. Here is why!  My YouTube video on the BRS - https://youtu.be/cMJXfTD_r04 TSP BRS Calculator - https://www.tsp.gov/PlanningTools/Calculators/howSavingsGrow.html Thank you for listening. Join the conversation on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/JWMilitaryFinance/

Explanation of Roth vs Traditional TSP, Fund overview and investment methods.

The introduction to the JW Military Finance Podcast. Who I am, whats my mission and why I want to help you!