All posts by Charlie Marlow
With over 22 years of experience in military pay and travel entitlements, Charlie Marlow brings his extensive knowledge of military finance with his passion to help others reach their financial goals through common sense financial practices. He is an Accredited Financial Counselor®, a Dave Ramsey trained Financial Coach, and co-founder, administrator, and frequent contributor to the Facebook group Military Money Matters. He still supports the Air Force and DoD as a contractor budget analyst at the Pentagon. When not writing or helping others create a personal financial plan, you can find him cycling around the National Capitol Region or enjoying classic TV shows.
Operation Homeownership: 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage? – What You Need to Know
For military families, making a choice should depend on your current income stability, plans for relocation, and the amount of cash flow needed to manage other household or deployment expenses.
Take Control: The Ultimate Financial Toolkit for Military Families – Looking Ahead
In the first installment of looking at our Financial Toolbox, we explored getting started with…
Take Control: The Ultimate Financial Toolkit for Military Families – Getting Started
What’s in Your Financial Toolbox? In the military, the right tool can mean the difference…
Do You Need a Credit Freeze?
A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is a tool that restricts access…
Military Tuition Assistance
The Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program is an incredible benefit that helps service members further…
Transitioning to Civilian Life
You won’t be wearing the uniform forever. Whether you serve 4 or 40 years, there…
Financial Protections
Previous posts this month have covered financial tools and practices that can make us financially…
Debt Reduction
Eliminating debt frees up money used for payments and saves interest. Doing so frees up…
Saving Strategies
Setting aside money for emergencies and future spending is a vital part of your financial plan….