

The Military Money Manual Podcast
Spencer Reese from MilitaryMoneyManual.com
Military Money: Investing, spending, saving, financial freedom, and getting out of debt. Real world tactics and strategies for active duty, Guard and Reserve, military spouses, veterans, enlisted, and officers.
The Military Money Manual Podcast is all about achieving financial independence while you serve in the US military. Spencer and Jamie, 2 Air Force officers, share everything you need to know to achieve your financial goals while you serve in our Armed Forces.
Learn about Military Credit Card annual fee waivers exclusively for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and military spouses in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at https://militarymoneymanual.com/umc3
Find Spencer's book, The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or shop.militarymoneymanual.com
Credit cards, travel hacking, investing in the TSP, financial independence, retiring early, military FIRE, maximizing military pay: Jamie and Spencer cover it all.
Your hosts are Spencer Reese and Jamie. Spencer served for 12 years in the US Air Force flying C-17 aircraft around the globe. Jamie is currently an active duty Air Force officer.
The Military Money Manual Podcast is all about achieving financial independence while you serve in the US military. Spencer and Jamie, 2 Air Force officers, share everything you need to know to achieve your financial goals while you serve in our Armed Forces.
Learn about Military Credit Card annual fee waivers exclusively for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and military spouses in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at https://militarymoneymanual.com/umc3
Find Spencer's book, The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or shop.militarymoneymanual.com
Credit cards, travel hacking, investing in the TSP, financial independence, retiring early, military FIRE, maximizing military pay: Jamie and Spencer cover it all.
Your hosts are Spencer Reese and Jamie. Spencer served for 12 years in the US Air Force flying C-17 aircraft around the globe. Jamie is currently an active duty Air Force officer.
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May 1, 2023 • 11min
Military Kids: AAFES $20 for A Grade Students #76
Jamie and Spencer discuss a $20 AAFES gift card available for students of military parents with A level grades. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for military spouses and active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex and Chase cards are waived for military spouse dependents of active duty troops. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Apr 24, 2023 • 22min
Easy Orlando Travel Hacking w/ Military Credit Cards | Universal Studios + Disney #75
Jamie and his son take a trip to Universal Studios Orlando and Harry Potter World using 3 annual fee waived credit cards: The Platinum Card from American Express American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant The Delta Reserve Card from American Express Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Apr 17, 2023 • 32min
IRS Tax Refund Military: What To Do Next Year & Now #74
Jamie and Spencer Reese from militarymoneymanual.com discuss what to do if you received a tax refund from the IRS this year. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for military spouses and active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex and Chase cards are waived for military spouse dependents of active duty troops. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Apr 10, 2023 • 31min
Save Your First $1,000 $10,000 or $100,000 in the Military #73
How to save your first $1,000 $10,000 or $100,000 in the US military. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
Erik Baskin - BLUF Finance, Side Hustles on Active Duty, & Military Separation #72
Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. In this episode, Jamie and Spencer Reese chat with Erik Baskin on life insurance, when it's appropriate to hire a financial advisor, and how to start a side hustle or business when you're on active duty. Learn more about what Erik is working on at BLUF Finance and Baskin Financial Planning. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
Military PCS Tips: How to Prepare and Maximize Your DITY, DLA, TLA, TLE, & More #71
Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. In this episode, Jamie and Spencer Reese discuss how to prepare for your next PCS. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Feb 6, 2023 • 22min
Prioritize Credit Card Spending Categories or Welcome Bonuses? #70
Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. In this episode, Jamie and Spencer Reese discuss how much welcome bonuses are worth, how to maximize spending categories on credit cards, and how you can earn 18%, 27%, or even 54% effective cash back by earning the welcome bonuses on the best travel rewards credit cards available. Remember: military spouses and active duty military pay no annual fees on the cards! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Jan 30, 2023 • 19min
Military Academy Cadets & Midshipmen Eligible for Military Lending Act Credit Cards #69
Military academy cadets and midshipmen are eligible for MLA benefits thanks to a recent change to the MLA database. That means cadets from West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Coast Guard Academy are eligible for American Express and Chase credit cards with no annual fees. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express and Chase in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.

Jan 23, 2023 • 21min
Amex Offers + Chase Offers | Credit Card Rewards, Best Deals, & How to Get Targeted Offers #68
American Express and Chase offers can be an easy way to get even more value out of your premium travel rewards credit cards. Spencer offers a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting military annual fee waived credit cards for active duty, guard, reserve, and military spouses. The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card are all fee waived. Learn how to get yours in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com.

Jan 16, 2023 • 18min
Amex Purchase Protection, Return Protection, & Extended Warranty - $1000 Back in 6 Months #67
Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops. In this episode, Jamie and Spencer discuss how American Express cards offer many benefits including: purchase protection of up to 90 days on items that are lost, damaged, or stolen. Return protection up to 90 days on unused items Extended warranty extending your warranty up to 1 year from when the manufactors warranty ends If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.