I picked up Frugillionaire - 500 Fabulous Ways to Live Richly and Save a Fortune by Francine Jay the other day while doing homework at my base library. It was an easy read and a good starting point for anyone looking into saving money and creating wealth. As I have been on my Financial Independence... Continue Reading →
Military Financial Tips #3 Predatory Lending
Predatory lending and the military have probably gone hand in hand since the first professional military. The reason why: It's a matter of public record how much you make and the dates you will be paid. I remember when I was a young Marine going to a mall off base in Meridian, Mississippi. A friend... Continue Reading →
Military Financial Tips #1 Introduction
I have been an active duty Marine for the last 16 years. As I am nearing the end of my career I realized that I have been handing out a bunch of financial and real world advice to the Marines and service members that I work with. Most of this advice are things I wish... Continue Reading →
Creating a Budget
One of the first steps my wife and I have taken on our road to financial independence was creating a budget. We realized that we were marginally living within our means but spending WAY too much on wants. We have no problem paying the bills, but we have a problem creating REAL savings and generating... Continue Reading →