$85,000 in debt and a brand new truck to a wealthy and generous life?!

In this episode, Air Force officer Garrison shares his financial journey from $85,000 in debt to working towards financial independence. He discusses following Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, buying a home in the military, running a crash pad rental business, and helping his Airmen with financial education. Spencer and Jamie explore Garrison's experiences with budgeting, investing, and balancing financial goals with personal passions like Disney vacations.

Topics:

• Opting into the Blended Retirement System (BRS)?
• How did Garrison start his financial journey as a young officer?
• What sacrifices did Garrison make to pay off debt?
• Is buying a house in the military a good idea?
• How does Garrison's crash pad rental business work?
• How does Garrison help his Airmen with financial education?
• How does Garrison balance financial goals with personal spending?

Resources mentioned:

• Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (military discount)
• The Military Money Manual book
• TSP Course Spencer and Jamie created (promo code below)
• Monarch Money app
• Rich Dad Poor Dad book
• Our podcast episode about the Baby Steps

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