Enlisted Money

Getting started is the most important part of your personal finance journey! I hope you enjoy the latest Enlisted Money Success story talking about just that - getting started! https://lnkd.in/eYcWS3BA #success #savingmoney #NCO #enlistedmoney #financialfreedom #savings

Is a real tree worth it? It’s a lot of work driving to go cut a fresh tree every year. And it’s more expensive every year. However, it’s a wonderful family tradition. This tradition is even deeper in our family. My great grandparents had a Christmas tree farm. My aunt and uncle did you. I remember helping on my aunt and uncle’s Christmas tree farm when I was a teenager. I also helped sheer trees in the summer (no, they don’t naturally grow in a perfect cone shape). For us, there’s really no other option if we have a choice. There no replacement for the experience of going as a family and cutting down your tree, the look of a real tree, and the wonderful smell! How about you? Is a real tree worth the time, money, and hassle? #enlistedmoney #personalfinance #christmas #christmastree

?? Are You Missing Out on the Military Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)? ?? If you're part of the military community, the DCFSA could be a game-changer for you and your family! This program allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible dependent care expenses, helping you save money by reducing your taxable income. ?? ?? What could this mean for you? - More savings for your family's future - Easier budgeting for child and dependent care - Peace of mind knowing you're maximizing your benefits Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Learn more about how the Military DCFSA can support your family’s needs. ?????? ?? https://lnkd.in/e8MTRTWG #MilitaryBenefits #DCFSA #FamilySupport #FinancialWellness #Savings

Ever wondered if staying on active duty for 20 years is worth it? It’s a question I get all the time. And like many financial decisions, the answer is: it depends. But if you’re nearing that 20-year mark, there’s another question that needs attention: Should you stay past 20 years? https://lnkd.in/egUnxGEs Here’s the tricky part – if you’re not careful, you could fall into what my friend Doug Nordman from The Military Guide calls the “Just One More Year Syndrome.” This can be a cycle of trying to predict your next promotion or debating whether to accept that upcoming rank or walk away. The stakes? Your quality of life, financial future, and family happiness. The key is to weigh the benefits of staying longer against your personal goals. Are you staying because it’s the right move for your life, or just out of habit or fear of what comes next? What do you think? Have you faced this choice, or are you considering it now? Let’s hear your experiences and advice! #enlisted #military #personalfinance #retirement

If you want to hear about a comeback from a divorce, check this one out! https://lnkd.in/dJB32Zkk #creditcard #success #budgeting #retirement #enlisted #military #divorce #debt #creditcard

Are streaming services draining your budget? Check out this guest post covering hacks to get free streaming services using your military discounts and benefits! https://lnkd.in/eMETcixc #enlisted #military #savings #creditcard #hack #savingmoney

Dynamic Contentment is achieving happiness and satisfaction at every stage of wealth. If you can be content when you’re poor and continually cultivate contentment as you create more wealth in pursuit of your higher purpose in life, you’ll be much better off. In other words, practicing dynamic contentment allows you to accept less money or income in life or create more wealth and maintain happiness if you maintain balance in all the other areas of your life. #military #enlistedmoney #personalfinance #investing #contentment

Can we be happy and content at any level of wealth? Do we need more to be happy? I've been wrestling with this idea and writing about it a lot. What I've come up with is this: Dynamic Contentment. https://lnkd.in/ezVbaGqR If we can find ways to cultivate contentment at all levels of wealth, we'll be able to be a perpetually better version of ourselves whether we have a little or a lot. Let me know what you think! #enlisted #enlistedmoney #military #financialfreedom #personalfinance #content #contentment #enough

This is an amazing story! https://lnkd.in/eFZxVQnq Starting out as a newly married couple on an enlisted paycheck was rough, but this couple could pull it all together and save a massive amount of money. These savers were truly able to "punch above their pay grade!" Here’s an enlisted success story of “Frugality, Flooring, and Freedom." #success #bonus #TSP #budgeting #enlisted #enlistedmoney #military #SGT #NCO

Visually planning out my income streams as I transition into retirement is really helpful. With any luck, we'll have very little loss to income and be able to make a smooth transition. Read the article to learn more here -> https://lnkd.in/e3Gai8T6 #retirement #militaryretirement #income #incomestreams #budget #enlisted #enlistedmoney #military