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I am an active duty Air Force officer investing for financial independence by age 40. I write about the Thrift Savings Plan, SDP, and other tools to achieve FI.
2024-03-31 02:46
Hey, I'm Spencer. My mission is to enrich military servicemembers and their families.
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2024-03-12 13:55
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2024-03-11 05:19
American Express, or Amex, has added new “family language” in the terms and conditions of their credit card applications.
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2024-02-11 17:30
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2024-02-01 02:18
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2024-01-15 16:00
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2023-11-29 20:06
First Command is a financial services company that targets servicemembers with military network marketing.
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2023-11-13 20:32
The USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Visa Signature Credit Card offers 1.5% cash back for USAA members on all eligible purchases.
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2023-10-30 16:00
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2023-10-23 16:00
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2023-10-20 14:20
VA disability compensation or VA disability pay is scheduled to increase by 3.2% effective 1 December 2023. You will see the pay rate increase in your January VA disability compensation paym… Read More
2023-10-16 16:00
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2023-10-09 16:00
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2023-10-02 16:00
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2023-09-28 01:52
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2023-09-25 16:00
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2023-09-18 17:57
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2023-09-11 16:00
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2023-09-05 23:54
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2023-09-04 21:50
The best credit cards for military families are the premium luxury travel cards from American Express and Chase.
Chase cards offer military servicemembers Military Lending Act benefits, i… Read More
2023-09-04 16:00
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2023-08-30 19:03
The best credit card offers this month for US military servicemembers and military spouses are listed below.
Credit card companies and banks are excited for you to open accounts and use t… Read More
2023-08-28 16:00
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2023-08-21 23:30
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2023-08-21 19:59
The Bilt World Elite Mastercard® Credit Card stands out for its unique ability to earn rewards on rent payments without incurring fees. Military renters can now earn valuable travel rewa… Read More
2023-08-20 06:39
American Express military benefits include annual fee waivers on all Amex personal cards such as:
The Platinum Card® from American Express
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2023-08-17 05:17
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card applies Military Lending Act benefits in accordance with the Chase MLA policy.
The $450 annual fee on the Ritz Carlton Card is waived for military and mi… Read More
2023-08-14 07:15
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2023-08-07 03:46
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2023-07-31 22:47
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2023-07-23 22:55
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2023-07-15 17:50
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers a 35% airline bonus benefit that can make your Amex Membership Rewards® Points worth 1.54 cents each when booking first or bu… Read More
2023-06-17 22:33
The Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card offers 1.5% cash back on all purchases and no annual fee. This is a daily driver card in my wallet, ensuring I earn more than 1% cash back on all… Read More
2023-06-12 04:00
Military pay charts are set by Congress annually in the National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA. Military pay increased in 2023 by 4.6% from 2022.
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2023-06-11 02:06
The United Airlines military discount is offered through Veterans Advantage and is 5% off a full priced fare. On a $1,000 ticket, you'll save $50. That's nice to have, but I think it doesn't… Read More
2023-06-11 00:58
Delta Airlines, unlike some competitors, does not have a widely advertised military discount on fares. On their website they mention offering “savings not available to civilian custome… Read More
2023-06-10 19:28
Military discount flights are special fares or a percentage discount offered by airlines to active military personnel and their families as a way of thanking them for their service.
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2023-06-10 00:47
American Airlines offers up to a 10% military discount through the Veterans Advantage subscription program. American Airlines also may offer a “military fare” in some markets. Yo… Read More
2023-05-30 22:21
Many airlines in the United States provide generous baggage policies for active-duty military personnel, often allowing additional or heavier bags free of charge.
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2023-05-30 21:58
When it comes to honoring the service of our active-duty military personnel, many U.S. airlines offer a variety of benefits.
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2023-05-30 21:17
Nike, a global leader in athletic gear and sportswear, values the contribution of military personnel and their families to the safety and security of the country.
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2023-05-30 18:59
Google Flights is my favorite tool to search for cheap flights and travel hacking.
I always start any flight search on Google Flights, but usually book directly with the airline after fin… Read More
2023-05-18 20:55
American Express Membership Reward points can be extremely valuable if they are redeemed in an effective way. The best way to use Amex points is usually transferring the points to a travel t… Read More
2023-05-18 16:22
The Amex Trifecta is less well known than the Chase Trifecta, but can be equally as powerful for earning flexible American Express Membership Rewards points.
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2023-05-12 21:47
The Chase trifecta is a collection of 3 powerful credit cards from Chase Bank:
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2023-05-08 20:27
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2023-03-13 19:25
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2023-03-08 19:12
Military veterans with at least a 0% VA service connected disability rating are eligible to receive a Veteran Health Identification Card.
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2023-02-20 19:50
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2023-02-19 21:00
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act or SCRA was recently updated effective January 2023. The SCRA was origianlly enacted in 2003 to protect the financial interests of servicemembers and thei… Read More
2023-02-02 23:31
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2023-01-30 11:00
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2023-01-27 20:46
The Amex “Apply with Confidence” is a new application experience for American Express U.S. Personal Cards that allows consumers to find out if they are approved for a card withou… Read More
2023-01-18 21:55
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado are eligible for Military Lending Act benefits on credit card from American Express, Chase, Citi, and U.S. Bank. That me… Read More
2023-01-18 21:46
Paying your IRS taxes with a credit card can be a convenient and secure way to settle your tax bill. While it may seem like a straightforward process, there are a few important things to con… Read More
2023-01-18 21:05
The Military Lending Act protects active duty military servicemembers and their spouses from certain lending practices.
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2023-01-10 02:13
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2023-01-03 03:37
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2022-12-20 08:36
Military academy cadets and midshipman should be eligible for Military Lending Act or MLA benefits applied to their credit card accounts.
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2022-12-20 03:31
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2022-12-05 18:58
The Navy Federal Career Kickoff Loan can be an excellent way to get your finances in order as you start your military career. Military officers of all branches can borrow from $25,000 to $32… Read More
2022-11-18 21:36
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2022-11-10 18:28
The CardMatch Tool from CreditCards.com allows you to see targeted and pre-qualified credit card offers from American Express, Chase, Citi, Bank of America, and many other smaller banks… Read More
2022-11-08 14:49
The Military Star Card is a store credit card offered exclusively to military personnel and their families that can only be used at shops, stores, and food establishments run by AAFES, NEX… Read More
2022-11-05 18:58
The Navy Federal Career Starter Loan can be an excellent way to get your finances in order as you start your military career. Military officers of all branches can borrow from $25,000 to $32… Read More
2022-11-03 22:21
Veterans Day deals are an easy way for American business to say thanks to military veterans and military families. Every year thousands of companies offer deals near you if you are active du… Read More
2022-10-25 03:26
The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is a cash back earning small business credit card. The card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases and usually offers a large welcome bonus after m… Read More
2022-10-25 03:00
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is one of the best business credit cards in the Chase Ink family.
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2022-10-24 02:34
The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is one of the best business credit cards available today. This cash back business credit card is one of the cards in my wallet that I use for my v… Read More
2022-10-11 04:11
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2022-10-08 04:13
The Chase Ink business credit card family are some of the best business credit cards.
The Chase Ink cards offer small business owners cash back, travel rewards, and spending category bonu… Read More
2022-09-26 03:19
Global Entry is not free for US military servicemembers or spouses but there are ways to get your application fee reimbursed through select premium travel credit cards. The Platinum Card®&hell…Read More
2022-09-25 23:26
Appointment Scanner is the easiest way to secure a Global Entry interview appointment.
Finding an available Global Entry interview appointment for first time applicants or renewal applica… Read More
2022-09-22 05:20
The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express® Card waives the annual fee for active duty military and their spouses. The Amex Marriott Bevy card is the newest collaboration between Amex and… Read More
2022-09-13 21:09
The American Express Platinum Card® for Schwab is one flavor of The Platinum Card® from American Express, the most popular card for military servicemembers and their spouses… Read More
2022-09-13 13:11
CashFreely is a free app that teaches you a simple and effective strategy to maximize your cash back credit cards.
Zac Hood, founder of CashFreely, started the app to teach beginner's… Read More
2022-08-05 23:29
The best airline credit card includes airlines based in the United States and international. The big 4 US airlines of American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United all offer multiple airli… Read More
2022-07-26 21:09
The Target military discount offers veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, Reservists, military spouses, and military family members 10% off on two transactions twice per year.
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2022-07-23 19:46
After announcing that I would be deployed in 2017 for 6 months, my orders changed. I was not able to execute my 6 month deployment, $50,000 savings challenge. I did not deploy to a combat zo… Read More
2022-07-19 15:46
The Citi® AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® military benefits include a waived annual fee for active duty servicemembers and spouses if you meet certain requirements… Read More
2022-07-17 21:05
The Citi® Double Cash Card is a no annual fee cash back credit card that earns 2% cash back on every purchase.
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2022-07-12 22:06
The Chase Freedom Flex℠ Credit Card is shaking up the cash back credit card industry. There are now two cards in the Chase Freedom family: the Chase Freedom Flex and the Chase Freedom… Read More
2022-06-14 02:50
The U.S. Bank credit card military policy waives annual fees for US servicemembers and spouses. This is done to comply with the Military Lending Act or MLA.
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2022-06-14 02:40
The U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card military benefit is an annual fee waiver. This is an good travel rewards credit card with a large welcome bonus offer.
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2022-06-11 04:01
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express has no annual fee and offers 2x Membership Rewards points on up to $50,000 on purchases (1x points after that).
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2022-06-01 08:38
The American Express® Gold Card card military benefits include a $250 annual fee waiver. This card easily upgrades to an additional The Platinum Card® from American Express, with all… Read More
2022-05-30 03:51
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® waives the annual fees for military servicemembers and spouses in accordance with Citi's Military Lending Act… Read More
2022-05-28 22:33
The United Club℠ Infinite Card military benefits includes an annual fee waiver for active duty and military spouses.
This card is the most premium United card offered by Chase. Mili… Read More
2022-05-11 02:13
In 2002, Veterans United was founded by two brothers seeking a career transition into the mortgage industry. After a year in business, a veteran called inquiring about a Department of Vetera… Read More
2022-05-11 00:41
The VA loan process can seem convoluted at first. There are new terms to learn and timelines to meet.
Buying a home can be a stressful time for everyone involved. If you've never gone thr… Read More
2022-05-09 00:50
Finding the best VA loan lender can be a daunting task with all of the available options. As a service member, speed and efficiency are very important when it comes to securing a VA home loa… Read More
2022-05-08 21:41
A VA cash-out refinance loan could be an excellent choice if you're a former or current military member wishing to refinance your mortgage to a cheaper rate and tap into your home's equity f… Read More
2022-05-02 03:28
VA loan credit score requirements aren’t too complicated. In most cases, the minimum credit score for a VA loan is 580-620. The main benefit of seeking a VA home loan is that you shoul… Read More
2022-04-30 03:39
VA loan eligibility can be simple and easy to check on the Veterans Administration website.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) guarantees home loans for eligible active duty ser… Read More
2022-04-26 04:05
As a veteran or active duty member of the United States military, you may qualify for a VA home loan. In order to know whether you meet the criteria, you will need to obtain a VA home loan c… Read More
2022-04-26 02:41
VA loans are a no money down mortgage offered to active duty servicemembers, military veterans, and some military spouses. VA loans are issued by mortgage lenders and banks but are guarantee… Read More
2022-04-25 00:29
The USAA US touring auto policy is a special auto insurance policy available to USAA members living overseas. The USAA touring policy covers you when borrowing or renting vehicles in the Uni… Read More
2022-04-24 02:41
VA loans are a no money down mortgage offered to active duty servicemembers, military veterans, and some military spouses. VA loans are issued by mortgage lenders and banks but are guarantee… Read More
2022-04-19 21:46
USAA now uses the popular Zelle service to enable you to send money instantly to anyone in the United States with just their phone number.
You can access Zelle in the USAA mobile app on i… Read More
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