As a male #military spouse, I was a member of several fine Wives Clubs in the 1980s-90s. It’s getting better... slowly. Here’s two articles on what else could change: buff.ly/3XqSbr7 buff.ly/3Xv3m29 #milfam #milspouse #sot #vets

Good news for #military families: free hearing aids for #vets buff.ly/4e942zJ #sot #MilitaryLife #milfam #milspouse MOAA MOAA Spouse

Please join us on Tue 8 Oct at 2-3 PM ET for MOAA’s webinar “Finding Your Path to #FinancialIndependence.” Send me your Qs now for the MOAA live event or watch the video later: buff.ly/4dfneuA #military #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #milspouse MOAA Spouse

The World’s Best Asset Allocation! buff.ly/4e6iOY4 (Maybe. But it's definitely simpler.) #military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #militaryretirement #earlyretirement #milspouse USAA MOAA MOAA Spouse

CFP Daniel Kopp (a MFAA advisor!) interviews NMAA’s AFC Heather Walrath on her #milfam retirement. She’s briefed thousands of people on their VA benefits & #military SBP-- but this time, it’s personal. Plan your transition: buff.ly/3XLhjIa #milspouse #sot #vets

Last reminder: please join us Tue 2-3 PM ET for MOAA’s webinar on #FinancialIndependence. We'll focus on your new life after FI. Keep working if it's challenging & fulfilling, or change life on your terms,. Register here or sign up for the video replay: buff.ly/4dfneuA

I’m enjoying a new podcast: Tracer Burnout. buff.ly/47Rfcad It’s oral history from #military #vets while they’re still with us, from the 21st century back to the Cold War. I wish I’d heard this before I signed up, and before I left active duty. #milspouse #milfam #sot

I enjoyed CFP Daniel Kopp’s talk with Drew Stamp about the #military transition: buff.ly/3zSvjYy My callout at 28:25: “the guy who surfs, from Hawaii, long hair,...” Drew's at a non-profit serving Special Forces #vets: buff.ly/4dEOCm8 #milspouse #milfam #sot

I’m at the FinCon Authors booth, or the podcast table, or the video booths. And yes I’m one of the 34…

Every once in a while a podcaster checks in with me to verify that this #FinancialIndependence stuff is sustainable. (Spoiler: very much yes.) buff.ly/3OwDJc1 Oh, and you don’t have to gut it out to 20 on active duty. #military #milspouse #milfam #sot #vets

I talked withScott Carson of WeCloseNotes about life *after* #FinancialIndependence. buff.ly/3UWAf66 You don’t have to gut it out to 20 on #military active duty. Once your assets = 25x net annual expenses, you’re FI for at least 30 years. #milspouse #milfam #sot #vets

Rumor control: FedSmith claims that in-service Roth conversions are on the roadmap for the federal Thrift Savings Plan. I so want to believe that this will be rolled out for #military as well, but the TSP has yet to put up their own post: buff.ly/3CFzBDH

If you’re FI and you’re going to spend money this season, then learn more about life after #FinancialIndependence: buff.ly/4eTS1hw This Black Friday special has a ROI, and it’s my favorite forum for over four years. No haters, no trolls, no spammers or scammers.

Read our book excerpt about your teen’s expectations for their education fund: buff.ly/3OuN3gr Perfect for families and high schoolers. Read the rest of the book from your local public library, but if you decide to buy it then please use the blog post’s affiliate link!

Eight years of just showing up, RetirementManifesto ! Besides, I still don’t have to act my age… let alone grow up.

I joined Meghan Combs on the EverydayFI podcast to talk about the #FinancialIndependence lifestyle, living in Hawaii, the U.S. military, and housing prices. We had a lot to discuss! youtube.com/watch?v=oeib8R… #military #milfam #milspouse #sot #vets

Here you go, Jason McCune! 4% SWR failure: militaryfinancialindependence.com/2023/10/26/wha… Fear & JOMY Syndrome: militaryfinancialindependence.com/2023/04/11/fea… FI bear markets: militaryfinancialindependence.com/2020/04/02/fea… Millionaires: militaryfinancialindependence.com/2022/06/01/20-… More details: esimoney.com/retirement-int… Podcasts & videos: militaryfinancialindependence.com/interviews/

Armed Forces Insurance: “Your home policy is canceled.” What happened next, and what could happen to you: wp.me/p13Ju8-n4K military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #milspouse USAA MOAA MOAA Spouse

I joined an #InspiredMoney panel with three expat nomad travelers to talk about our tactics for slow travel. Travel (and surfing) while you still can. #FinancialIndependence #military #milspouse #milfam #sot #vets

Medical Tourism at Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital (2025 update) wp.me/p13Ju8-n7v #military #sot #MilitaryLife #vets #milfam #milspouse USAA MOAA MOAA Spouse