The basic guide to BAH allowances
Basic allowance for housing — commonly known as BAH — is a tax-exempt addition to the service member’s paycheck. Available for active-duty soldiers of a certain rank or reservists and/or…
The US plan to return $3.5 billion to the Afghan people by circumventing the Taliban
When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the country’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) lost all access to its accounts. Since no one knew who would control the funds…
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…
Budgeting tips for people who hate budgets
Let’s be real. No one likes to do a budget. Unless, of course, you’re an accountant or just really happen to love spreadsheets. But those numbers guys have unlocked a…
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…
Pros and Cons of investing near a military installation
If you’re PCSing all the time, you’ve probably thought about investing near a military installation. After all, you know first-hand that there are plenty of new residents all the time….
The story behind Saddam Hussein’s massive $1 billion bank robbery
Three trucks pulled out of the Central Bank of Iraq at 4 a.m. local time on March 18, 2003. Their cargo was nearly $1 billion dollars, a full quarter of…
Everything you need to know about the Thrift Savings Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a 401k retirement plan for federal and government employees. There are two types of 401k plans, the traditional and the Roth. With the traditional…
This common household item was an acceptable form of payment for a Roman soldier
In the history of warfare, currency is the best way to compensate an army for braving the fires of combat. Just like today, a warrior must also weigh the pros…
5 ways veterans can protect their finances from the upcoming recession
The economy is the primary concern of the day. Despite three increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve earlier this year, inflation is soaring with no signs of abating….