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Why I Want To FIRE

June 21, 2017 MilitaryDollar 14 Comments

Why I want To FIRE

I described what financial independence/retire early (FIRE) is on one of my first blog posts. It will be a fairly constant theme here, because it affects a lot in how I run my finances as well as my life. I’ve said before that I would explain why FIRE is so important to me. … [Read more...] about Why I Want To FIRE

FIRE, Miscellaneous Early Retirement, Financial Independence, FIRE

All About That BAS, ‘Bout That BAS (no taxes)

June 19, 2017 MilitaryDollar 2 Comments

Basic Allowance for Subsistence

Before we get started, let me warn you – BAS is actually kind of a political grenade. I know! I thought it’d be fairly boring too! But if you read through to the end, you’ll see there are actually some quirks in the law governing BAS that will either make you fist pump or frown, … [Read more...] about All About That BAS, ‘Bout That BAS (no taxes)

Military Mondays Military Allowances, Military Mondays

Summary Sunday – June 18, 2017

June 18, 2017 MilitaryDollar 4 Comments

Summary Sunday

SUMMARY SUNDAY IS A WEEKLY POST WHERE I PUT OUT A SHORT LIST OF THE PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG POSTS AND ARTICLES I LIKED THE MOST THROUGHOUT THE PREVIOUS WEEK. LINKS TO EACH POST ARE IN THE HEADERS. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THEM TOO! Today’s Summary Sunday is all about FOOD! Whether you are … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday – June 18, 2017

Summary Sundays Blogs, Frugal Living, Summary Sunday

What the heck is a REIT??

June 16, 2017 MilitaryDollar 2 Comments

Real Estate Investment Trust

THIS PAGE CONTAINS ONE REFERRAL LINK. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. There are many reasons people invest in real estate. Some may believe it’s the fastest way to grow their portfolios. Others want to diversify their investments. Still others might not want to invest … [Read more...] about What the heck is a REIT??

Finance Fridays, Investing Series Finance Fridays, Investing, Real Estate

Book Review: Money Rules by Jean Chatzky

June 14, 2017 MilitaryDollar Leave a Comment

Money Rules

This page contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. From time to time I will review books, podcasts, or other media related to personal finance. I’m hoping to expose you to a wide array of resources that will help you in your financial journey. Today I’m … [Read more...] about Book Review: Money Rules by Jean Chatzky

Media Reviews, Miscellaneous Books

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