Do you ever want to take a break from the military? I'm not talking about separating or retiring. Those are usually permanent decisions. I'm talking about taking a couple years off to pursue other goals. Maybe you want to earn a degree but the military isn't willing to send you … [Read more...] about Affording The Career Intermission Program
Archives for 2017
Summary Sunday for July 30, 2017
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! Home Buying Tips in a Fierce Seller's Market The Smart … [Read more...] about Summary Sunday for July 30, 2017
Investing Series: Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds
Okay. We've talked about stocks and we've talked about bonds. I've mentioned before that I don't recommend most people buy individual stocks unless they are willing to do a lot of research. So now let's get into some different investment vehicles that I do recommend buying, shall … [Read more...] about Investing Series: Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds
I’ve Been Car Free for Four Months
I sold my car four months ago. I loved that car. I owned it for exactly 12 years and 1 day. It was reliable, safe, cheap to operate, paid off, comfortable, etc etc. So why did I decide to go car free? My Car I bought my car in 2005. It was a 2005 Honda Civic EX Special … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Car Free for Four Months
Military Discounts for Walt Disney World: Part 2
Ready for round 2? In Part 1 of this series, I laid out some of the more well known ways to save at Disney World. In this post, I'm covering two of the lesser known military discounts, plus I'll do a quick comparison to show just how much money you can save by taking advantage of … [Read more...] about Military Discounts for Walt Disney World: Part 2