💰 Financial security starts with the right mindset! In this episode, 🎖️🇺🇸 Army veteran Brandon Lovinger (The Enlisted Money Guy) shares his journey from financial missteps to building wealth and guiding service members toward financial freedom. If you're active duty, transitioning, or a veteran looking to take control of your finances, this episode is packed with insights!

Brandon served 19 years in the U.S. Army, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan, and now dedicates his expertise as a Chartered Financial Consultant to helping enlisted personnel build financial security. From overcoming debt, avoiding financial pitfalls, and leveraging transition planning, Brandon provides real-world advice that changes lives.

Key Discussion Points:

• The young soldier financial pitfalls (flashy trucks, beer, debt)

• How Brandon became The Enlisted Money Guy 🎖️🇺🇸

• Difference between surviving and thriving after service

• Importance of financial planning and transition readiness

• How small savings today make a military millionaire tomorrow

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Strategic Veteran

1:30 - Meet Brandon Lovinger: The Enlisted Money Guy 🎖️🇺🇸

3:45 - Financial struggles from early military life

8:15 - Bad money habits and credit card mistakes

12:30 - Buying a Silverado for Germany? A costly mistake!

18:50 - The turning point: Losing promotable status in Afghanistan

23:10 - Discovering Dave Ramsey & committing to debt freedom

29:40 - Why financial literacy is key for military transitions

35:20 - How Brandon helps enlisted personnel win with money

41:50 - Why military leaders must teach personal finance

47:15 - Closing thoughts & Brandon’s advice for financial success

50:00 - Where to find Brandon for financial guidance

Military Experience Highlights:

• 🎖️ 19-Year U.S. Army career (active duty)

• 🇺🇸 Deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan

• 📡 Satellite communications specialist (Signal Corps)

• 🏆 2024 NextGen Financial Professional Award winner

• 🔥 Leading financial transition efforts for service members

Expertise & Civilian Success:

• Founder of Enlisted Money Guy – Military Financial Education

• Chartered Financial Consultant & Military Paraplanner

• Featured speaker at MilMoneyCon & veteran finance events

• Author (upcoming book on military financial freedom!)

Contact & Learn More:

🌐 Website: [https://enlistedmoney.com](https://enlistedmoney.com)

📲 Follow Brandon on social media: @EnlistedMoney

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