Military families face unique financial challenges that can make it difficult for them to achieve financial freedom. Frequent moves, deployments, and the high cost of living in some areas can all contribute to financial stress. However, with the right tools and guidance, military families can learn to make, save, invest, and spend money wisely, ultimately building a solid financial future.
In this episode, Brett talks with Lacey Langford. Specializing in financial coaching for U.S. service members and their families, Lacey speaks about why she decided to become an entrepreneur, what her entrepreneurial journey looks like, and how she helps active duty service members, veterans, and their families achieve their financial freedom.
Lacey Langford is a U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, speaker, and financial coach who changes people's lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence. She is the Founder of The Military Money Expert and the creator and host of The Military Money Show, the podcast that helps U.S. Service Members, Veterans, and their spouses make, save, invest, and spend money wisely.
In This Episode
00:50 - Backstory of Lacey Langford
03:01 - Why Lacey decided to become an entrepreneur
05:16 - What Lacey's entrepreneurial journey looks like
11:45 - How Lacey serves veterans and their families
16:36 - What Lacey enjoys most about her business
18:16 - What Lacey's podcast, The Military Money Show, is all about
23:39 - How Lacey helps people on active duty
27:43 - What service members should consider when addressing their financial needs
29:03 - What Lacey recommends when it comes to debt
34:01 - Saving for retirement vs. paying off student loan debt
37:16 - What most people feel when they talk about money
Favorite Quotes
14:24 - "The stronger we are, the more we can help the military community. We may not be the tip of the spear, but we can help sharpen the blade." - Lacey Langford
34:54 - "The one thing you think of that puts a pit in your stomach is what you should handle first." - Lacey Langford
35:19 - "Your financial decisions don't necessarily need to make sense to other people. It's what works best for you." - Lacey Langford
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