finances

2023 Military pay raise: How to get the most out of your additional money

After a year of record inflation, 2023 is starting off with good news for service members and Department of Defense civilians as the biggest pay raise in 20 years hits…

The simplest financial strategy for military members

Doing anything for the first time feels scary. But that’s just because it’s new. In this episode of From Military to Millionaire, David breaks down how you can use your…

How to boost your financial readiness

Have you ever considered real estate investing? You might want to in order to boost your financial readiness. Military Life and Real Estate Go Hand in Hand We’ve all been…

Thrift Savings Plan strategies to employ today

David Pere does the work so you don’t have to. In this episode of From Military to Millionaire, he breaks down the best TSP strategies to employ to get you…

Why every veteran and service member needs to track their net worth

Feeling like you don’t know where to start with your finances? Former Marine David Pere is here to help. In this video, he breaks down why you absolutely need to…

Everything you need to know about VA loans

To be eligible for VA loans, you have to meet only one certain conditions, as long as you received a general discharge or better.

How this vet went from the military to millionaire

Questions about saving money? Want to prepare for retirement but don’t know where to start? No one ever joins the military to get rich. But if you’re like many of…

What happens if you win the lottery while on active duty?

Winning the lottery is a very sporadic opportunity that very few individuals get to encounter. If you win the lottery while you are on active duty in the military, there…

This vet serves fellow veterans to honor his father’s memory

Honorarium David Tenenbaum is an Air Force veteran and the founder of Honor Media. Honor Media is a nonprofit production company, digital agency, and consulting firm dedicated to helping veteran…

These 3 steps are crucial if you want to transition into your own business

Pump up your savings with Military Saves Month

As a service member or veteran, the importance of fitness is ingrained into every fiber of your being. From the beginning of your military career during your basic training, to…

How to use a TSP to invest in real estate

Military members are accustomed to significant challenges. Combat tours, deployments, and frequent transfers are a few of the difficulties they face frequently. Because of this stress, many military members experience…

5 Great Tips for Investing in International Real Estate

Why Should You Invest in International Real Estate? There are many reasons why you would want to stick to a familiar real estate market. Investing in your state or country…

Air Force offers pilots $420K bonus to stay in the cockpit

When the Air Force tells its pilots to “aim high,” they sure as heck mean it. In a bid to offset its persistent pilot retention woes, the Air Force is…

ADPI H.E.L.P.S: Six Secret Hacks to Financial Freedom for Your Family

How to use your Veteran Benefits to Help Achieve Financial Independence Can you, as a veteran, hack military benefits to financial freedom?  Yes.  The average American household spends $5,000/month.  Let’s…

5 important investments that every veteran should make

Returning to civilian life after active duty can be confusing and somewhat daunting. Whether you have been in the military for many years or if you have returned home after…

This Combat Camera vet used his skills to launch a civilian career as a photojournalist

How to save when you’re living paycheck to paycheck

We all know we ought to save, but the idea of saving when we don’t feel like we have anything left in our bank account at the end of the month can…

Program encourages banking for Veterans

The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) is giving Veterans and their families access to greater financial independence, resiliency, and literacy. VBBP is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans…

USAA announces historic $30 million donation to military families

Since its founding nearly 100 years ago, USAA has spearheaded countless initiatives for the military community. Today, the veteran-forward company announced their intent to give $30 million in support of military families through their Military Fami…

4 ways to disaster proof your GI bank account

There is another Murph the military comes to know through the years, and he does not come with an Instagram worthy WOD. We’re talking Murphy’s law, the one that wreaks havoc on your government issued bank account. Years of service and plent…

Time to slay the myth around the magical unicorn called the “VA Loan”

Since transitioning out of the military, I’ve had the, um, “pleasure” of being around a lot more civilians. Some of the questions I’m asked on an annoyingly regular basis are, “Aren’t VA loans awesome? Don’t you get a free house? D…

Recent changes with the 2020 NDAA and how they impact you

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual piece of legislation which gives authority and funding to the United States Military. While it is a detailed body of work that doesn’t make for light reading, it should be read. Th…

4 VA loan myths busted: What to know before you go

If someone were to ask me what the best advice is for someone buying a home, I would have to say “educate yourself.” I realize that sounds vague, but there is SO MUCH information, more importantly, incorrect information, out there and every family…

The hidden truth: military families face financial insecurity

Military life brings enough stress. How you’re going to put food on the table shouldn’t be one of them. Today’s military is a much more diverse population and also more likely to be