MILMO®

A lot of service members don’t realize you can accidentally lose TSP matching money under the Blended Retirement System. In this interview clip, Theresa (Terri) Bailey M.S., AFC Bailey explains why maxing out your TSP too early in the year can actually cost you free money later on. Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/ebX-J85f #MILMOShow

“One weekend a month” can still come with a lot of financial complexity. This conversation with Terri Bailey on the MILMO Show was full of insights about the realities Guard and Reserve families face with money, benefits, retirement, deployments, and uncertainty. A few quotes from the episode that really stood out to me: • “Guard and Reserve families need flexible financial systems instead of rigid plans.” • “You don’t know what you don’t know.” • “One weekend a month doesn’t mean there’s enough time to cover everything about money and benefits.” If you’re Guard or Reserve, this episode is worth listening to. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ebX-J85f #MilitaryMoney #GuardAndReserve #MilitaryFamilies #MILMOShow

More than a drill paycheck... It’s Guard and Reserve life. Guard and Reserve finances are different than active duty in ways many families don’t realize until it affects their money. In this week’s episode of the #MILMOShow, Accredited Financial Counselor® and military spouse Theresa (Terri) Bailey M.S., AFC breaks down retirement confusion, deployment income changes, healthcare surprises, TSP mistakes, and the hidden financial risks Guard and Reserve families face. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ebX-J85f #MilitaryMoney #GuardAndReserve #MilitaryFamilies

Before you trust financial advice, ask one important question: “How do you get paid?” Understanding compensation can help you spot incentives, pressure, and advice that may not actually fit your goals. Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/ebyzXcJK

A good financial decision doesn’t have to be perfect or impressive. In this clip, Stacy Miller explains how the best money decisions are often the ones that align with your goals, values, and real life. Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/e-U5XpqN #MILMOShow #MILMO

When life gets overwhelming, every decision can feel urgent. In this clip from the MILMO Show, Stacy Miller shares a simple “now, soon, later” framework to help military families reduce stress and make better financial decisions during big life transitions. https://lnkd.in/e-U5XpqN #MILMOShow #MILMO

Big money mistakes usually don’t happen when life is calm. They happen during PCSs, career changes, deployments, and military transitions, when everything feels urgent. This week on the MILMO Show, I talk with Stacy Miller, CFP® MQFP® CeFT® MBA about how life transitions can quietly derail your finances and how to make better money decisions when life feels overwhelming. We cover: 💡 Common financial traps during transitions 💡 Why even smart people make rushed money decisions 💡 Simple ways to slow down and think clearly under pressure 🎧 https://lnkd.in/e-U5XpqN #MILMOShow #MILMO

AI can give you financial advice, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Here’s why generic money advice can actually hurt your situation, especially in the military. Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/ebyzXcJK

Most people have never even heard of financial therapy, but it’s changing how we understand money decisions. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about behavior, emotions, and real life. Watch the full episode with Tyler West, MPA, CFP®, CFT™, AFC® → https://lnkd.in/eXcVypep #MILMOShow #MILMO

For the military community, money decisions often carry more weight because of deployments, PCS moves, transitions, and the uncertainty that comes with service. In this week’s episode of the #MILMOShow, I talk with Tyler West, MPA, CFP®, CFT™, AFC® about financial therapy and why money can feel so emotional in military life. We get into how past experiences shape your money habits, how stress shows up in financial decisions, and what it looks like to start having better conversations about money. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXcVypep #MILMO