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.
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….
Survivor Benefit Plan
What is the Survivor Benefit Plan? The Survivor Benefit Plan is a Department of Defense-sponsored…
Tricare Dental Program (TDP)
The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) is a voluntary dental insurance plan offered to active-duty, National…
My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship Program
What is MyCAA? Are you a military spouse desiring to obtain a license, certification, or…
Should I Sell My Leave or Take Terminal Leave?
In every service member’s career, whether they serve three or thirty years, whether officer or…
Save Big with the NEW 2025 Military HCFSA
Are you a military member looking to maximize your savings? Look no further than the…
Tricare Prime vs Tricare Select
Differences in TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select and Considerations for Choosing Choosing between TRICARE Prime…
Looking at Tricare Options
Active-Duty Members and Family Options National Guard and Reservist Members and Family Options ***Your TRICARE…