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Educating today and tomorrows Military members on Pay, Benefits and entitlements. Here you can expect to find educational information on the Thrift Savings Plan, Tuition Assistance, PCS transfers and many other related topics. Folow us on YouTube JW Military Finance and on FaceBook Support this…

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  • Jun 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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What is a stock split?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 6:38


Defining forward and reverse splits. The good and the bad.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

What is a dividend?

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 7:54


Explaining what a dividend is and how they can help your portfolio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

Get started investing! What you should know before you start

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 29:08


sign up and join Robinhood using my link. https://join.robinhood.com/johnw9529 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

SCRA (service Members Civil Relief Act) what you might not know

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 16:12


Did you know there’s some special states with a SCRA law that might get you back thousands? LA law RS-29-213 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

TSP changes during Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 16:57


Changes that I’ve made to my TSP to maximize gains from the coronavirus market drop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

Budgeting and weight loss, how I lost 40 pounds!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 20:34


My weight loss journey of 2019... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

My BAH rate went down... Now what?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 10:56


I explain how you wont lose money because your BAH rate changed going into the new year. Source: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqbah.cfm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(020) Discussion about the other side of retirement

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 17:03


Welcome Back! I discuss my 2020 goals for the podcast and the most beneficial conversation I had over the holidays. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(019) End of year tips

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 17:18


Here I cover what I do at the end of the year to keep my finances straight.  Checks, balances and some goal setting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(018) Student Loans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 19:16


The basics on Student Loan statistics, how to get them and how to get out of them. Covering FAFSA, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, MyCAA, and Forbearance.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(017) What I'm Listening to

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 11:26


These are the podcasts I listen to. Do you listen to them also? Comment with your top podcasts because I want to check them out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(016) My Student Loan story

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 20:49


Before I deep dive into Student Loans, here is my journey with them.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(015) 2020 TSP Contribution limits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 9:24


We get to save more money for our future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(014) You got a promotion! Here's what you should do with your raise.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 14:34


Don't blow your new money! Put your raise to work for you. Increase your TSP, pay down Debt, pad your savings account! JUST DON'T BLOW IT! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(013) 5 Personal Finance Book recomendations

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 14:20


There are so many good financial books and a lot of really bad ones. Here are the 5 plus some honorable mentions to get you started. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(012) SGLI and life insurance options

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 28:50


Is 400k enough? Lets find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(011) You need to get on a budget

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 27:01


The dreaded budget. It's not as bad as it sounds! Learn the freedom of knowing where your money is going and taking control of your finances. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(010) Sell back your leave

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 18:03


I cover why it is financially smart to sell back your leave. It's an unpopular decision and I've had to defend it many times over, but I'm convinced it's the right choice 90% of the time. Hopefully after listening you will think so as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(009) Understanding your LES

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 22:20


An in depth description of each item your LES covers. It is so important that you not only check your LES each month but that you also understand what you get paid and what all the entitlements and deductions actually mean. You will have a much better understanding of this after this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(008) Increasing your TSP to become a millionaire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 19:28


I teach you how to give yourself a raise and increase your TSP contributions at the same time and not feel the increases. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(007) Tuition Assistance Policy Changes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 20:01


How the Navy changed TA and how this affects you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(006) Using the GTCC for your PCS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 25:24


Should you elect to use the Government Travel Charge Card when PCS? I cover the new NAVADMIN and go over some of the reasons why you probably shouldn't. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

(005) The freedom of not having a car payment!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 39:23


Thoughts of mine after I paid off my car. Think about the last time you didn't have a car payment... How much money have you wasted over that period. What are you doing it to yourself for? Who are you trying to impress? Links to the Podcast I recommend. https://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/blog/you-bought-a-pickup-truck-you-idiot%2F https://www.radicalpersonalfinance.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-used-car%2F --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

What to do with your TSP after your military service

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 45:49


In this episode I answer a question from a listener. I discuss crypto currency and other speculative investments. What to do with your TSP after your military service, 401k Rollover, Roth IRA's and what to do with your brokerage account. If you are interested in Denny's Podcast search the anchor app for Dose of Dedication. His YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroRIxFCb7neJIHqQHkRGpg His clothing line is https://habitsbrand.com/ Again I thank you for tuning in and supporting this podcast. I ask you to share it with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

Blended Retirement System and why it's so great!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 23:36


The BRS is awesome. Well I think it is. Here is why! My YouTube video on the BRS - https://youtu.be/cMJXfTD_r04 TSP BRS Calculator - https://www.tsp.gov/PlanningTools/Calculators/howSavingsGrow.html Thank you for listening. Join the conversation on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/JWMilitaryFinance/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

Thrift Savings Plan Overview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 19:26


Explanation of Roth vs Traditional TSP, Fund overview and investment methods. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

Introduction to the JW Military Finace Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 8:29


The introduction to the JW Military Finance Podcast. Who I am, whats my mission and why I want to help you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-wood08/support

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