The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina

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What's The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina about?

The Military Wallet podcast is a weekly podcast that was created to bring the latest news and information in military and veterans benefits. This is the place to come for up to date information on current benefits programs for active duty members, retirees, members of the Guard and Reserves, veterans, and their family members. We cover topics such as military pay & benefits, military retirement pensions, VA disability claims, VA Loans, GI Bill, Thrift Savings Plan, and much more.

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The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina episodes:

10.02.2017
TMW 032: Disney Military Discounts and Shades of Green Resort
My wife and I recently took our daughters on a Disney vacation. What does this have to do with military benefits? Well, we saved a ton of money on our tickets with the Disney Armed Forces Salute discounted Park Hopper...
09.12.2017
TMW 031: Military Life Insurance
Life Insurance is one of the most important parts of your financial toolbox. It provides money to your family members when they need it the most. In today's podcast, we discuss life insurance as it pertains to military members, veterans,...
03.15.2017
TMW 030: Military Discharge Upgrade
Did you know it may be possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization? Today, our expert, a retired US Air Force Judge Advocate, walks us through the military Discharge Review Board Process and how to apply to have your discharge...
02.17.2017
TMW 029: How to Automate Your Finances
Military members are frequently on the move. That's part of the gig, and part of the fun! In this podcast, we discuss how you can automate your finances so you don't have to worry about your money during a PCS,...
12.06.2016
TMW 028: Tricare Roundtable - The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE
TRICARE is the military medical program, and is available to active duty, retirees, Guard / Reserve, and their family members. In today's podcast, we're doing a roundtable interview to discuss TRICARE - the good, the bad, and the ugly. In...
11.18.2016
TMW 027: Thrift Savings Plan Contributions
The Thrift Savings Plan is the government version of a 401k. It is used by military members, civil service workers, and other employees of government agencies. In today's podcast, we discuss Thrift Savings Plan contributions. Topics covered include the Traditional...
09.19.2016
TMW 026: Guard & Reserve Retirement Points
Most military members know how active duty retirement works. But do you know how retirement works through the National Guard and Reserves? The Reserve retirement system is based on earning Retirement Points for your service. In this Guard & Reserve...
08.10.2016
TMW 025: VA Disability Claim Myths
Did you know that many military veterans don’t want to file a service-connected disability claim with the VA when they separate from active duty? There are many reasons for this, but some of them aren’t based on facts. Today we’re...
06.30.2016
TMW 024: Survivor Benefits Plan
The Survivor Benefit Plan provides a continued source of income for survivors of military retirees. If a military retiree elects to buy into the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), his spouse or other eligible survivor will be eligible to receive 55%...
06.21.2016
TMW 023: Hale Koa Hotel & Resort in Hawaii
My family and I just returned from an amazing family vacation on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where we stayed at the Hale Koa, an Armed Forces Recreation Center located in the Waikiki Beach area of Honolulu. The Hale...
04.29.2016
TMW 022: How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever.
How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever. Your military records are important for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we discuss why you need to keep excellent copies of your military records to ensure you have access to your military and veterans...
04.01.2016
TMW 021: Buy Back Military Time for Civil Service Retirement Credits
Did you know that military veterans who join the Civil Service or other Federal agencies are eligible to buy back their military time and apply it to their federal time? Doing so helps them earn leave at a faster rate,...
03.09.2016
TMW 020: Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer
Did you know the Post-9/11 GI Bill can be transferred to your spouse or children? This podcast discusses how to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to pay for your spouse or children's education. We tell you how to transfer...
10.27.2015
TMW 019: Starting a Business - an Interview with Todd Conner from Bunker Labs
Have you ever thought about starting a business? If you are like many military veterans, the answer is yes! Military veterans make good entrepreneurs for a variety of reasons. But they may have a disadvantage - they often don't know...
09.01.2015
TMW 018: Health Care after Leaving Military Service
Health care is a topic most military members don't have to think much about while they are serving. Their health care needs are taken care of them and their families so they can concentrate on their duties. But things change...
05.06.2015
TMW 017: Military to Civilian Transition Tips
In this podcast, I discuss the military to civilian transition, and some of the areas I struggled with during my transition. I dive right into my story, where I discuss some of the struggles I went through during the transition...
04.04.2015
TMW 016: Can You Get Out of the Military Early?
Can you get out of the military early? More importantly, should you get out of the military early? This question is addressed on many levels. Topics covered include how to get out of the military early, the impact an early...
02.26.2015
TMW 015: Is the Military Still a Good Career Option?
Is the military still a good career option? The military is currently in the middle of the largest drawdown since the end of the Cold War. And unfortunately, some servicemembers are being laid off. One listener wants to know if...
02.23.2015
TMW 014: Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill
The Post-9/11 GI Bill is one of the most valuable veterans benefits available, and it's also very easy to use! In this podcast, we walk you through the process of qualifying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and what the benefit...
02.01.2015
TMW 013: Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Proposals
The 2015 Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Recommendations were just released at the end of January, 2015. The MCRMC is a 9-person Panel that was charged with examining military and veterans benefits with the goal of making recommendations to...
01.19.2015
TMW 012: How to Get a Medical Waiver to Join the Military
Are you interested in joining the military? Perhaps you want to join the Guard or Reserves or even go back on active duty after a break in service. Before you can join the military, you will need to take a...
01.12.2015
TMW 011: Guard and Reserve Retirement Benefits
How much do you know about Guard and Reserve retirement benefits? Today we're going to dive into Guard and Reserve retirement benefits and discuss what it takes to earn a retirement (how many years served), how retirement pay is calculated...
12.13.2014
TMW 010: Active Duty Military Retirement Benefits
How much do you know about active duty military retirement benefits? Today we're going to dive into active duty retirement benefits and discuss what it takes to earn an active duty retirement, how retirement pay is calculated, how much you...
11.20.2014
TMW 009: Should You Join Guard or Reserves After Active Duty?
Should you join the Guard or Reserves after leaving active duty? When I was on active duty, I didn’t give it much thought. My perception at the time was that the Guard and Reserves were basically the same as active...
11.13.2014
TMW 008: Military Tuition Assistance & Taking Classes While on Active Duty
The military Tuition Assistance Program is one of the most valuable benefits available to active duty servicemembers. In this podcast, we discuss the general details of the Tuition Assistance program, including eligibility, how much the benefit is worth each year,...
11.04.2014
TMW 007: Planning Your Military Exit - Even if You Don't Know When it Will Be
Have you thought about what you are going to do after you leave the military? Whether you’re one and done, or you stay in until retirement, you will one day leave the military. And the steps you take today, can...
10.29.2014
TMW 006: Should You Join the Military?
Should you join the military? Which benefits are available to you if you join the military? Which branch of service should you join - Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard? Are you even qualified to join the military? Officer...
10.22.2014
TMW 005: Benefits of Joining the Military
Are you interested in joining the military? We cover most of the benefits you can expect to receive if you serve on active duty. We cover topics such as base pay, special duty pay, housing and food allowances, uniform allowances,...
10.15.2014
TMW 004: VA Math - Combined VA Disability Ratings
The VA Disability compensation system is complex - so is the math used to determine combined service-connected disability ratings. We'll walk you through how the math works so you can understand how your overall VA disability rating is calculated. The...
10.08.2014
TMW 003: Force Shaping and Involuntary Separations
Force Shaping and Involuntary Separations - How to Handle Being Laid Off from the Military. The military is cutting their end strength across all branches of the military, including active duty, Guard, and Reserves. Find out how you can decrease...
10.01.2014
TMW 002: Financial Independence & Early Retirement on a Military Salary
Is early retirement your goal? This podcast shows how military members can become financially independent and retire early on a military salary. Join us as we interview Doug Nordman, author of The Military Guide to Financial Independence & Retirement, as...
10.01.2014
TMW 001: Thrift Savings Plan 101
Join us as we discuss the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan, why you should invest for retirement, the difference between the Thrift Savings Plan and an IRA, the difference between Traditional and Roth investments, how controlling investment management fees...
10.01.2014
TMW 000: The Military Wallet Podcast Introduction
The Military Wallet Podcast is dedicated to military members, retirees, veterans, and their families. We give you a wide range of military and veterans benefits topics, in-depth interviews, financial tips, and much more. Topics covered include military and veterans benefits...

What's The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina about?

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The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina episodes:

TMW 032: Disney Military Discounts and Shades of Green Resort

TMW 031: Military Life Insurance

TMW 030: Military Discharge Upgrade

TMW 029: How to Automate Your Finances

TMW 028: Tricare Roundtable - The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve TRICARE

TMW 027: Thrift Savings Plan Contributions

TMW 026: Guard & Reserve Retirement Points

TMW 025: VA Disability Claim Myths

TMW 024: Survivor Benefits Plan

TMW 023: Hale Koa Hotel & Resort in Hawaii

TMW 022: How Long Should You Keep Military Records? Forever.

TMW 021: Buy Back Military Time for Civil Service Retirement Credits

TMW 020: Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer

TMW 019: Starting a Business - an Interview with Todd Conner from Bunker Labs

TMW 018: Health Care after Leaving Military Service

TMW 017: Military to Civilian Transition Tips

TMW 016: Can You Get Out of the Military Early?

TMW 015: Is the Military Still a Good Career Option?

TMW 014: Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill

TMW 013: Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Proposals

TMW 012: How to Get a Medical Waiver to Join the Military

TMW 011: Guard and Reserve Retirement Benefits

TMW 010: Active Duty Military Retirement Benefits

TMW 009: Should You Join Guard or Reserves After Active Duty?

TMW 008: Military Tuition Assistance & Taking Classes While on Active Duty

TMW 007: Planning Your Military Exit - Even if You Don't Know When it Will Be

TMW 006: Should You Join the Military?

TMW 005: Benefits of Joining the Military

TMW 004: VA Math - Combined VA Disability Ratings

TMW 003: Force Shaping and Involuntary Separations

TMW 002: Financial Independence & Early Retirement on a Military Salary

TMW 001: Thrift Savings Plan 101

TMW 000: The Military Wallet Podcast Introduction