MILMO Show

Spending less than you make and saving money is part of building wealth. It’s wealth for your future self. Building wealth takes commitment and sacrifice to have a good quality of life in the future. But will you be around to see it or have the physical capability to enjoy it?

In this episode, David Frost will discuss the importance of maintaining muscular strength as we age, explaining why he considers it the "cornerstone of a hea...

Being a small business often means you wear many different hats, including bookkeeper. Whether you're a numbers person or not, proper bookkeeping is crucial for making informed business decisions, filing taxes accurately, and, if you need it, securing financing down the road.

In this episode, Alise Jackson breaks down the importance of good bookkeeping, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid. From organizing your receipts to ...

We've had a record-warm winter this year, and now that it's spring, things are really starting to bloom—including our beloved money trees. But while the lack of frigid temperatures has been nice, these dryer conditions may come at a price—an early harvest.

In this episode, I’ll discuss how a warmer winter could impact money tree yields and the ramifications for the economy and our budgets, as well as what we can all do to help the ...

One of the major perks of serving in the military is the opportunity to travel and experience different parts of the world. However, deployments and assignments often determine the destinations rather than personal travel bucket lists. But that doesn't mean you can't explore the places you've always dreamed of visiting, and even better, you can do so while saving money thanks to the many financial and travel benefits that come with...

MilMoneyCon is my true passion project - a calling to bring financial professionals together to solve problems, support each other, and uplift our community. I feel that when we unite, we create a stronger financial force, leading to a more resilient military and veteran force. 

In this episode, I'm excited to give you a sneak peek into MilMoneyCon this year. I'll cover Denver, our host city, the hotel, special events, and what you...

Networking can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Whether it's finding a trusted babysitter or landing your dream job, connecting with the right people can be a game-changer. As I gear up for MilMoneyCon, I've been reflecting on the power of networking and what it means to different folks.

At its core, networking is about making connections that help fulfill needs and goals. It's a crucial part of careers, businesses, and li...

In this episode, I’m going to go about how taking control of your situation is often the key to finding peace and can lead to success or at least feel like you’re in control and captaining the ship that is your life. I’m also going to go over how to focus on controlling what is controllable in your finances.

The show notes can be found here: https://milmo.co/podcast/Controlling-What-You-Can-With-Money...

More than ever before, quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families is a priority for military leaders. One of the top factors that can make or break the quality of life for members of our community is their financial situation. 

In this episode, the former Sergeant Major of the Army, Tony Grinston, is here to talk about the latest resources available through Army Emergency Relief to help improve service member...

Earning money as a writer is something many aspire to. When people think of becoming a writer, they often think about Steven King or J.K. Rowling, but there’s another type of writing that can be a business for you and make you money. It’s the business of ghostwriting. 

In this episode, Navy veteran and professional ghostwriter Steven Leapley shares how he broke into ghostwriting, how he gets clients, and how you can get started in ...

Getting ready for a military retirement can feel like a part-time job. There’s a lot to learn and get done years in advance of your final out. Waiting until the last minute to prepare can lead to mistakes, stress, and potentially getting less money than you’re owed in disability. 

In this episode, Mark Overberg shares news on the new military medical retirement calculator and resources to help prepare you for retirement. He also bu...

Like it or not, money makes you feel a certain way. Do you know what your thoughts and feelings about money are and how they weave into the areas of your life, like relationships and work? 

In this episode, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz shares how we can bring awareness to our thoughts and feelings about money to reach our financial goals. 

Dr. Lurtz, is a writer and Senior Research Associate with Kitces.com, a financial planning blog. She’s a...

Getting a will is something talked about quite frequently in the military. They won’t let you deploy without one. But have you given thought and consideration to who you select as your executor and the dynamics of your family members after your death? 

In this episode, Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) David E. Edey makes the case for why everyone needs to appoint an executor and what it can cost if you don’t. 

Show notes can be fou...