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Real-life insights on money, military life, transitions, and everything in between—from someone who’s lived it.
Marriage is hard. Marriage when one or both spouses serve in the military can be harder. Facing divorce...
A framework for understanding SBP and its role in long-term financial planning
When military members...
Last Updated October 19, 2025
The government shutdown continues into its third week with no resolution...
In 2026, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will undergo some important changes. Two of the most impactful...
For those of you who’ve been asking (and thank you for caring!)—Bandit is officially back on the move.
We...
Welcome back to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) breakdown series—where we turn slices of this 900-page...
Soon, I’ll be launching a series that explores what a financial planner actually does. But here’s a sneak...
A real-life lesson in risk management: how an injured dog and an expensive vet bill reminded us why financial...
A no-nonsense guide to what I do as a fiduciary financial planner—and why it matters for you.
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Everyone talks about how hectic the holidays are — and yes, they are — but what about Maycember? That...
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