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 Publication: Why Writing Books Is a Great Fit for Military Spouses
Writing, whether for children or adults, is more than a creative outlet. It’s a flexible,…
Operation Publication: Just Like Me, You Can Become an Author
I never expected to become an author. Creative writing wasn’t something I enjoyed in school,…
New Year, New Money Habits: A Fresh Financial Start for Military Families
As we flip the calendar page to a new year, many of us are thinking…
Making the Most of Your $1,776 Warrior Dividend
The President announced the $1,776 Warrior Dividend, and DFAS has begun processing payments for active-duty…
TSP In-Service Withdrawals: What You Need to Know
In a previous blog, I covered the ability to take a loan from your Thrift…
MyCAA Scams: What Every Military Spouse Needs to Know—and How to Fight Back
Military spouses know the value of a flexible education benefit—and for eligible spouses, the Military…
It’s an Emergency! Should I Borrow From My TSP or 401(k)?
Financial emergencies happen. Borrowing from your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or 401(k) can be a…
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…