TSP? Check. VA loan? Check. Base benifits? Check. Medical benefits? Check. TA/GI Bill? Check. Investor? Check. Military pension and disability? Coming soon!! You nailed it, brother. I hope the young kids take your advice. Im glad I have a crusty E7 sit me down when i was a young E4 and start me on the TSP.
@@tomficarra6619 just joined and I’m currently in AIT. Looking into all these things now so I can get ahead of the game. I joined with debt from prior schooling but definitely will be working on getting that gone so all my money is MY MONEY. I really appreciate your channel. In first gen military so I don’t know any of these things. Thanks to you I can educate myself and get wealthy while doing it. Thank you so much!
TSP is my only regret. I didn't start til I went AGR with 12-13 years left. Now I'm putting my 5% in every month and BAH paying fully home/investment and eventually 52% pension at 42. Just glad after leaving Marines for the guard that it wasn't easy to get equal pay and benefits and kept taking orders til I got AGR. Now I'm doing well and supporting my wife and I well. No regrets.
I became a millionaire and the Army 100% helped me do that through MY decision to use the GI Bill and the VA loan. Additionally, my 8 years of service helped shorten the time it will take me to retire from the federal gov.
Coming back to the military was the best lifetime decision ever….Started out with 4 years active plus two in the reserves, then went home. Fifteen years later, I returned to the reserves at almost 41 years of age. Stayed until age 60, had five deployments during those years. Now I’m happily retired, collecting a pension plus a little extra from disability. Thanks for this video.
1. TSP 2. VA Loan 3. Health Insurance 4. Tuition Assistance / G.I. Bill 5. Accredited Investing (using net present value of Pension) 6. VA Disability 7. SCRA (debt prior to enlisting becomes 6%) 8. Tax Savings
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire I made this comment to take notes and make sure I got it right! I highly recommend to those only reading the comments and skipping the video to watch the whole video and furthermore check out David’s channel! He’s put in the time and work and is only wanting to educate and help others!
I'm a 21 year veteran. I thought outside the box, to accumulate wealth! I live and bought properties in Central and South America. Low cost of living, low taxes, more freedoms, healthier environments, and high passive income stream from tourists and expats. The financial liabilities on my properties, are approximately 1/4th of the financial liabilities, I had in the U.S.
I remember in boot camp when they handed us a form to sign up for the TSP and I was thinking about not doing it. The guy looked at me and said "You're doing it, don't be an idiot." I don't think I ever saw that guy again but that brief interaction set me up greatly decades later. Little things like that...
I'm 100% P&T also retired from NAVY, 22 years. Your videos are GREAT, and very informative and I enjoy your sense of humor too :) Keep up the good work, THANKS
100% agree! This is something I recently compared with some of my friends that are engineers… came to the conclusion that with benefits and living overseas I make more than them. It really opened my mind and made me realized I could be doing much better financially. For the past 2 years I’ve been living investing half of my base pay, never thought I could accumulate as much as I have in such a short period. Thank you for making this videos, they are very eye opening.
With 16 years AD Navy I was able to transfer my education benefits to my family. One thing never talked about with transferring your benefits is that you must have 4 years remaining on your contract. Luckily a fellow brother told me 2 months before my deadline as I'm already locked in for 20years with my current contract. This was huge. When I say transfer education benefits, what I mean is you are making them eligible to be able to use it. If they chooses to not use it, you can still use it yourself. Bottom line is if you're going to transfer benefits you have to have 4 years remaining on contract at the time of doing so.
Bro! BBBRRROOOOOO…. I’ve always wanted to do content like yours but thought there was no appetite for it. It’s great to see I was wrong, and young fellas like yourself preaching the gospel of financial literacy to our fellow service members. Well done amigo! Keep on keepin on!
I honestly never understood the whole argument of “we don’t make any money”. I am an E5 who has been in for 4 years making about $75k a year with BAH and pay little in taxes because on paper I make about $30k. People don’t realize how much of a benefit it is for them to just be taxing your base pay. When I was an E3 I didn’t make jack but they need to understand that the pay gets better with time, and not that much time.
I used my 100% service connected disability to discharge $135,000 in student loan debt back in 2013. I earned my MS in Health Psychology and most of my PH.D studies at that time including residencies were paid by that Department of Education funding even though I didn’t finish my PH.D since the money ran out 8 months before graduation. A I had to do was get a VA letter stating I was 100% disabled and apply to the Department of Education for a discharge and it was granted to me within 6 weeks. I urge any veteran with a 100% disability rating from the VA and student loan debt to apply. I was going to ignore this but I’m glad I didn’t. 🇺🇸
@ thank you I just hope more veterans with a 100% service disability will apply to get their student loans discharged! I was shocked when they discharged mine! 🇺🇸👍
May I add number 10. Veterans Preference for USG Federal employment. Retired at 24+ years at Lt Col... VA rated my med records at 100 P&T. So, veteran status Vet above 30 percent. Submitted my application to a local base and got hired right away as a GS-12. However, I would really say for myself Tricare and the VA medical has been by far my greatest benefits. Thank you for the exceptional videos and information! I learn something new each time i watch!!
Im glad you said what you do at the end about building wealth and pay. Military is an amazing opportunity for building wealth and pay is better than people realize when you consider all you get. The pension is HUGE too. I can have a 52% pension at 42 when im eligible to retire.
24 years old now, just purchased my first house. Renting out one of the bedrooms, getting the lease made as we speak. This is helpful to us young cats.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Scheduled with a recruiter on Monday. Personally all of it was very informative as all i’ve ever heard was VA loan and TA. I’m extremely excited to start my journey, leave my hometown, and horrific home life. Very thankful for you channel!
Is it wise, or do you recommend, joining as an adult? I’m 33 years old, single, no kids, no debt, great credit, and a bit of savings. My reason for joining is all I’ve worked in has been dead-end jobs and I want to hard-pivot into a career debt free so I can set myself up for my future family and golden years. Admittedly, I’ve made poor choices in my early years as well as with my career. I’m close to the cut off age for joining in the Army, but I’ve a few years left for other branches.
@@estebanhenriquez3491 If all you’ve had are dead end jobs then I highly recommend going active duty. I don’t know your medical history but a lot of times those issues could be waived. If you don’t want to fully commit to full time active duty then I highly recommend going to the reserves as there are a lot of benefits you can still get albeit not as many as active duty.
Ultimately it’s up to you but I think it would be really challenging to start a military career when you are older. I joined at 18 and it was an easier transition because I had minimal life experience to compare it to. But the poor pay and benefits combined with the micro managing and volatile work conditions is not something I would tolerate now that I’m older.
I joined the Army at 27. It is not bad joining in later 20’s and early 30’s if you are in good athletic shape. I had been working out my whole life, and there was a man in my platoon in Basic who was 47, but he was a beast. You have to have the Run down pat. That is the big thing. Then, select an M.O.S. that is going to have real world translation into something meaningful and up to date. Cyber and Information Systems is the way to go for this new digital age, Trades from the Engineer/Construction side, and Medical will be good also to look at. Being older you will have more life experience which will help you better navigate interactions. However, if you already have a degree I strongly encourage you to go the O.C.S. route or if you choose the enlisted path first. Then, rank up to Sergeant to put in the Warrant Officer packet. It will be better as an older person because it will help save your sanity. I hope this helps. Be well.
I joined the U.S. Army at 27. It is not bad joining in later 20’s and early 30’s if you are in good athletic shape. I had been working out my whole life, and there was a man in my platoon in Basic who was 47, but he was a beast. You have to have the Run down pat. That is the big thing. Then, select an M.O.S. that is going to have real world translation into something meaningful and up to date. Cyber and Information Systems is the way to go for this new digital age, Trades from the Engineers/Construction side, and Medical will be good also to look at. If you have education already I would recommend looking at going the O.C.S. route to be an Officer. Or if you go the Enlisted route rank up to Sergeant and put in the Warrant Officer packet. This way you will get better opportunities in career advancement. I hope this helps. Be well.
You get free food and housing off base with the military it's a pretty cool life for a pirate I have a few buddies in enjoying it and everything it's given them
I want to go to the USAFA and I was looking at the pay as an O-1 straight out of the academy and it 100k per year "total regular military compensation". Even after that in ~2 years you can become an O-2 and that gets another 20k increase. Plus the military has been very good at matching inflation at least compared to other jobs so I'll be living the dream if I get in to USAFA.
The TSP is awesome. I have used it for 27 years in federal service and wish I would have had this option when I was in the AF. 90% C 10% S works for me. Retirement 80% C 20% G it’s good to have the cash bucket to hold you in a crappy market.
I paid into my TSP for about 5 years, then I separated from the military and kind of forgot about it. I checked it at about 10 years later, and again at about 17 years later, the TSP lost money in that time. I have since pulled that money out and put it in my current retirement where it is growing much better. I left the military in 2006 with about $16k in my TSP. When I absorbed it into my current retirement there was $15k in it after almost 20 years of 'growth'. I could have stuck that in a checking account and made more money off of it than TSP. I can personally verify everything else you talked about has been incredible for me. Especially GI Bill and VA home loan. Those are both great programs. I was able to squeeze out two bachelors degrees out of my GI Bill so it is totally possible. And there is no top limit to how many credits you take per semester. If you want to load up 20 credits a semester you can. You just will not have much sanity afterwards lol.
That's because there are a lot of "if this, then that" components, and I wasn't an officer recruiter, so we didn't do that on my end. It's uncharted territory for me.
Yes my county here in Fresno California allows a $100,000 property tax exemption for my 100% disability (Poochigian Tax Exemption Act). Check your own state. My 100% service connected disability also allowed me to discharge my $135,000 student loans after filing a veterans disability student loan discharge application to the U.S. Department of Education and now they’ll discharge it if you are so disabled that you draw Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from the Veterans Administration. Folks I just got a veteran with 100% disability to discharge his $87,000 student loan debt on December 31 2024! Happy New Year! Just apply to the Department of Education! 💵💰👍🇺🇸
I accidentally had 50 percent of my income put into the tsp for my 1st year of enlistment. I saved a good chunk during that year but I had to change it down to 15 percent.
13:58 Great video! Just a quick clarification: You mention the Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it reduces interest rates to 6% for debts incurred prior to military service, which is absolutely correct. However, you suggest that some companies reduce interest rates and fees for debts incurred while already on active duty purely out of goodwill-but that’s not entirely accurate. This is actually covered under the Military Lending Act (MLA), which is similar to the SCRA but applies to all debts incurred by active-duty service members, regardless of when they were taken out. The MLA caps interest rates at 36% and prohibits certain fees, like prepayment penalties. That said, you are correct about annual fee waivers for certain credit cards, like the Amex Platinum. These waivers aren’t mandated by the SCRA or the MLA; they’re additional perks offered voluntarily by some major banks to support active-duty service members.
Also, depending on what state you enlisted from, you dont pay state tax on your paycheck. Dont know if they still do this, but this was true when I was in.
What minimum rank do I have to be to receive these benefits? I’m going to MEPS tomorrow & I’m more than likely going to sign a contract. I just want to have the most knowledge possible on how to make the most money possible. From the jump till the end.
Don’t forget the Roth IRA from a regular reputable investment firms such as fidelity investments, Vanguard, Charles Schwab. Annual cap contributions of 7K
Nice recommendations on companies to go with since they all allow self guided. Have seen way to many people recommend the company that has multiple offices in almost every town that also takes more than 1% of your money while placing you in loaded and high expense ratios funds.
Rahh, do you know where i can adjust my TSP? I haven’t touched it since bootcamp, i believe i put 10% not sure if thats a lot. Appreciate it boss. Semper fi.
You can submit Form TSP-U-1 to your finance department and they will change the percentage or switch ROTH/TRAD etc. This will not change the fund you are in, as you change your allocations through the TSP website.
You can become an Accredited Investor now by simply taking the series 65 test to bypass the traditional requirements. They changed this rule in 2020 and many Americans still don’t know it. Spread the word brethren.
HEY! ACTIVE DUTY here* just wanted to say most of what he said is true BUT TO MY FIRST TERM GUYS ---> if you are thinking about doing college while in the military using TA, you guys are not lucky. I'm in the same boat, but you are allowed to benefit/apply for TA after being 3 YEARS in, and you have to be more than 6 MONTHS OUT from your contract ending. If you are only going in for the GI bill, that is valid. But do not think you will get TA in your first contract unless it's more than 3 years and 6 months. I know it sucks but it's a new rule. Also, when you're military, you could get a lower tuition rate for classes depending on what school you apply to. I can make a video on this if you guys want. One more thing about the commissary and NEX/PX. Yes about the sales tax, but also no about stuff being cheaper, but that depends on where you live. If where you live is cheap to live, you might find out that a grocery trip is 50 dollars less at Walmart than if you went to the commissary, or that TV is Hella cheap at best buy, but in the NEX/PX it's 500. Very situational, but look for yourself before you go off of someone's opinion.
@Frommilitarytomillionaire i definitely changed when I first enlisted 3 years ago. One of the main reasons I joined was for school, but I still managed to get some done during my time in but that's because I made it work
Leaving for Army Basic at the end of January. I just turned 23 and have no debts and really no bills to pay…… I’m selling my car as well. What is the max % I can put in my TSP that you would recommend ? Thank you
Depends on situation. Me as a single soldier that had little to no bills and a nice little savings, I put 92% cause I couldn't put more than that. Did that til the last month of AIT and I think that helped drastically. Years later, my new guys are new and drop 25-50% into it but I keep a steady 15% myself these days
Best of luck. I'm retired military. When young people ask me about military service. I explain all the benefits. And, advise that The Coast Guard, may be the best option, for so many reasons!
TSP is incredible. I'm 26. I have $140K in my Roth TSP. 100% C Fund. It's an incredible opportunity. Debt free. I'm finishing my 10 years out and going into the federal government to buy back my retirement.
Can you please do a top 10 or something in that category for benefits you can use to become wealthy before you ETS? Only got 2 more years left and I'm planning on getting out after this contract. This is my first contract. Thank you!
I'm at 100% disability. I went to a private institution for my bachelors for free because they had the yellow ribbon program. There are also multiple websites that give flights to veterans for cheap. You just gotta know how to find everything cause they won't tell you
@@hectorsoto6426 depends on the results from your screening test as is typically covered but you may want to try prk as everyone in Germany was able to get it (same shit different name
Hey man, idk what branch, each one has their own requirements but I had my command (usmc) sign off on it, had to make sure I wasn’t deploying and had more than a year and 6 months on contract (could’ve be different) now but you can get it free being active duty.
Talk to your PCM/eye doctor. For Air Force we had to have the same prescription for at least one year before they would allow you to see the lasik/prk eye doc. I was lucky and had these services at my base. If you don’t you can go TDY and get the surgery
I wish they had told us about the TSP in boot camp better. They just said you want this and checked a box and after someone said oh you can just cash that out. Most of us dumb kids did not having it explained at all ha. I used the education benefits to get my pilots license in my 30s, feel free to reach out :)
@@antoniorobinson7378 you're right the only extra I can cut out is cigarettes and that's about it. I got two kids and a wife and it's not cheap buying necessities.
For the NPV, I am 100% P&T since 09 VA disability. Do I seek a CPA and ask him/her about this and they will know more? Also who would give me a check and by doing this will I loose my VA disability check? Since it's what I live off? That and SSDI are the only two checks I live on. Thanks David
All honorably discharged veterans should get E-1 base pay for life or their disability rating, whichever is higher. All 100 percent P&T should automatically get SSDI
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire my position is based on the filing for benefits process being cumbersome. When I needed help, all I needed was money, not 6 caseworkers getting paid off pushing my paperwork around. If you call the homeless department, at no point is getting a house actually discussed. It is busywork for paperpushers. There isn't a problem that money doesn't solve
@azimuthbusinesscenter the homeless problem isn't due to a lack of benefits. It's due to poor decisions, made by vets. It is cumbersome, yes. That is to ensure people don't game the system to fake injuries. I'm okay with that. Being a vet, shouldn't equal disability. ...being injured, should. Caseworker don't get paid based on commission, it's salary. That's a fallacy.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire houses solve homelessness. Not a shelter, not a rent voucher, not a caseworker, not therapy... houses. I will die on that hill. I have been through it all
@azimuthbusinesscenter you are correct. Having a house (by definition as well) = not being homeless ...however, it doesn't solve the root problem to give houses to people who have had plenty of opportunities to buy houses, and squandered them. Vets have VA Loans, disability pay, GI Bills, grant programs, property tax exemptions, and MANY other benefits that nobody else does. The answer to veteran homelessness isn't more money or free houses. It's fostering a better culture, more mental health support, and drug/alcohol rehab centers.
@ firstly, GNC on base does. Secondly, the vehicle tire shops do. However, The exchanges don’t. Just make sure you understand that EVERYTHING on base is NOT tax free
So my son is a musician and he’s expressed an interest in the military bands here in DC. Someone told me that the housing allowance is tax free. Is that correct?
I have a question, if my arm got twisted backwards in bct but I don't want to report it because I don't want my graduation date to be pushed back how would I go back about being compensated for it in the future if I can, I plan on getting it checked after bct going to AIT.
A) mention it now B) mention it when you get to your duty station Either way, you need to bring it up, seek treatment, and have it documented. Otherwise you're hamstringing yourself for a claim later.
Could you elaborate more on the LASIK/PRK savings? I am currently 20, trying to become a Warrant Officer and it seems I’m unfortunately going to have to get lasik because my uncorrected vision is 20/200 (translation: BAD). But I know tricare doesn’t cover it… how did you “save” in it??
@ ahh, I see. I’m National guard and have never been deployed. Am I still rocking the same boat as you or will I just have to pay out of pocket? Or could ai potentially use “going to flight school” as a way for the army to pay for me??
Although there are still efforts to boost recruitment, after the recent election, I wonder which of these tax incentives and special programs may be reduced and to what extent, even the current social security benefit funding is in question that’s to the DOGE dept pair. How the hell do you cut 2 trillion from the budget. I’m still confused.
Would you advice a man to join the military for the benefits? I make 89 base 120 working extra jobs. No kids no wife debt free as a civilian but I want grab another income on the side and won’t mind a second pension. I know you and others can’t make that decision for me but I’m trying to find any honorable option to wealth outside. What I’m already doing.
For the benefits? No. Do the benefits make it a hell of a lot more attractive? Yes. I don't think anybody should join the military unless they have that desire to serve your country, and that fire in your belly to experience the kind of purpose that comes from service. If you don't WANT to be in the military, you'll hate it.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire see I want to help my country. I work as a police officer and former firefighter which is why I don’t mind the military. My way of thinking is while I’m young try to unlist as an officer. And see if I can have a military career part time.
I’ll shadow what was said here. It’s a whole lot of dumb stuff to put up with if you’re not there with a purpose haha. That said, if you do go, put some research into what jobs in the military will translate to jobs you’re interested in in the civilian sector after. When you get out of the infantry you can’t exactly apply for many jobs saying I’m great with multiple weapon systems haha. May as well choose something in tech in the Air Force or construction in the navy or drone pilot or whatever you’re into or may be into after.
Hi, I am Jamie. I am a Junior in highschool graduating in the 25 class (a year early), and I am looking to join the Arrmy/Marine for infantry, I'll have to talk to recruiters about which option but I'm leaning towards the Marines.. I know the pot guidelines and say a number and stick to it and stay clean 45 days prior to meps, but I was wondering about nicotine guidelines and how those guidlines work. Is there a nicotine tolerance? I've watched movies and know that soldiers smoke, but I'm not sure how it is for real, like in person. I also have a question about the PYSCH part. If someone has a suicide attempt but it has been years (3 years or so and has been off all medication since then) and that person has been cleared through therapy and can get their therapist to sign or talk to the recruiter, would that person be automatically disqualified from joining the Infantry Branch? If you catch my drift. I'm looking forward to achieve goals in the military, and am much excited about it, hopefully I get through everything though.
Go marines, anything else is cheating yourself Also 90 percent of my marines couldn’t live without nic Meps probably doesn’t care, but they do about weed
I’m 27, looking for usmc reserve mos 1171 water technician. I can run 1.5 miles in 14 min & plan on improving this along with other workouts, I will put in the work before I bother a recruiter. My 28th birthday is in 3 months & I would most likely need 2 or 3 medical waivers. Chronic asthma & pre-existing ptsd diagnosis. No psych medications & have had therapy for 8 consecutive years. 1 of my main reasons other than the inner calling, is I do want to do a plumbing apprenticeship & the way the law is written it is very competitive & 5 year apprenticeship. Is there a big need for this utility? & what is the likely hood a recruiter would just laugh at me
1 keep going and reach the goal, 2 being a reservist might help you out a little on the apprenticeship for plumbing, you can use the Montgomery gi bill selective reserves, it’s a small stipend, but it’s something extra while working in an apprenticeship. As for getting that particular mos it’s , never guaranteed
You probably couldn't read my IRS filing well enough to understand that the $180k I showed in income is after $400k in depreciation and other write-offs. ...so I would prefer to not give you the chance to misread them, and then go be "big mad" online about things you don't understand. What a dumb demand.
No offense brother, Vietnam Veteran here 100 💯 T&P. As far as the Medical care , I had to leave the VA. Get a Medicare HMO to get the care I was supposed to get from the VA. They stonewall my senator for 18 months, I could not wait any longer. Know that the VA. Is really a crap shoot and they are vindictive.
Loved the traditional TSP (Roth did not come out till 2 years before retirement) as a place to invest after the Roth IRA was maxed for retirement. After retirement I dumped TSP by transferring to a rollover IRA then converted all to Roth. The TSP inheritance rules are just too horrible for estate planning. My granddaughters will get 10 years of tax free withdrawals to deplete the Roth verse a lump sum taxable payout with TSP. On #8, since all the allowances are not taxed they also do not count towards retired pay. And the other drawback is they do not count towards Social Security benefits. The difference in retirement can be thousands a year once you start SS. Knowing now how it works I would have gladly paid the taxes over my 28years while in the lower tax bracket to collect more for the rest of my life.
@ just making a joke about the betting on presidential outcome comment. I love your content, I’m an 82nd vet who was only aware of the GI bill, VA loan, and disability income (which I only recently applied for after being out for 8 years, after a fellow vet and I had a conversation about how it’s not just for being ‘disabled’, but also for the daily pain I live with). Following your content has been very helpful to understanding what benefits are available and how to access them. Thank you!
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TSP? Check. VA loan? Check. Base benifits? Check. Medical benefits? Check. TA/GI Bill? Check. Investor? Check. Military pension and disability? Coming soon!! You nailed it, brother. I hope the young kids take your advice. Im glad I have a crusty E7 sit me down when i was a young E4 and start me on the TSP.
I love to hear this! You've set yourself up well!!
@@tomficarra6619 just joined and I’m currently in AIT. Looking into all these things now so I can get ahead of the game. I joined with debt from prior schooling but definitely will be working on getting that gone so all my money is MY MONEY. I really appreciate your channel. In first gen military so I don’t know any of these things. Thanks to you I can educate myself and get wealthy while doing it. Thank you so much!
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Sir thank you for this, I hope that I will be able to use this in the Navy very well!
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Sir thank you for this, I hope that I will be able to use this in the Navy very well!
TSP is my only regret. I didn't start til I went AGR with 12-13 years left. Now I'm putting my 5% in every month and BAH paying fully home/investment and eventually 52% pension at 42.
Just glad after leaving Marines for the guard that it wasn't easy to get equal pay and benefits and kept taking orders til I got AGR. Now I'm doing well and supporting my wife and I well. No regrets.
I became a millionaire and the Army 100% helped me do that through MY decision to use the GI Bill and the VA loan. Additionally, my 8 years of service helped shorten the time it will take me to retire from the federal gov.
Coming back to the military was the best lifetime decision ever….Started out with 4 years active plus two in the reserves, then went home. Fifteen years later, I returned to the reserves at almost 41 years of age. Stayed until age 60, had five deployments during those years. Now I’m happily retired, collecting a pension plus a little extra from disability. Thanks for this video.
1. TSP
2. VA Loan
3. Health Insurance
4. Tuition Assistance / G.I. Bill
5. Accredited Investing (using net present value of Pension)
6. VA Disability
7. SCRA (debt prior to enlisting becomes 6%)
8. Tax Savings
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I made this comment to take notes and make sure I got it right! I highly recommend to those only reading the comments and skipping the video to watch the whole video and furthermore check out David’s channel! He’s put in the time and work and is only wanting to educate and help others!
@@MazIsProgramming I appreciate it
I'm a 21 year veteran. I thought outside the box, to accumulate wealth! I live and bought properties in Central and South America. Low cost of living, low taxes, more freedoms, healthier environments, and high passive income stream from tourists and expats. The financial liabilities on my properties, are approximately 1/4th of the financial liabilities, I had in the U.S.
love it! Costa Rica I'm assuming by your name?
I hope not Lima Peru
@@puravida5683 how was the process of relocation and I’m guessing you don’t have to go to a va doctor
@@chrisxiv5293 what’s wrong with Lima?
@ dangerous asf rn comapared to 7 years ago ever since the venezeuelans
I remember in boot camp when they handed us a form to sign up for the TSP and I was thinking about not doing it. The guy looked at me and said "You're doing it, don't be an idiot." I don't think I ever saw that guy again but that brief interaction set me up greatly decades later. Little things like that...
@scottwilly86 🙌🏾 one of the best words of advice you were given by someone you never saw again.
I'm 100% P&T also retired from NAVY, 22 years. Your videos are GREAT, and very informative and I enjoy your sense of humor too :) Keep up the good work, THANKS
100% agree! This is something I recently compared with some of my friends that are engineers… came to the conclusion that with benefits and living overseas I make more than them. It really opened my mind and made me realized I could be doing much better financially. For the past 2 years I’ve been living investing half of my base pay, never thought I could accumulate as much as I have in such a short period. Thank you for making this videos, they are very eye opening.
SCRA is a bigger benefit for reservist/guardsmen. Every time you deploy, the benefits can be applied to anything opened prior to that activation.
Nice!
Good stuff brother! I got out in 2017 and I now have 100 percent VA Disability, took me 7 years but we got there
With 16 years AD Navy I was able to transfer my education benefits to my family. One thing never talked about with transferring your benefits is that you must have 4 years remaining on your contract. Luckily a fellow brother told me 2 months before my deadline as I'm already locked in for 20years with my current contract. This was huge. When I say transfer education benefits, what I mean is you are making them eligible to be able to use it. If they chooses to not use it, you can still use it yourself. Bottom line is if you're going to transfer benefits you have to have 4 years remaining on contract at the time of doing so.
Wow thank you for that.... also when you brother, do you mean a freemason brother?
Chief
Yep, I fucked that up and lost the ability to transfer. the retention guys do a bad job explaining it.
Bro! BBBRRROOOOOO….
I’ve always wanted to do content like yours but thought there was no appetite for it. It’s great to see I was wrong, and young fellas like yourself preaching the gospel of financial literacy to our fellow service members.
Well done amigo! Keep on keepin on!
I honestly never understood the whole argument of “we don’t make any money”. I am an E5 who has been in for 4 years making about $75k a year with BAH and pay little in taxes because on paper I make about $30k. People don’t realize how much of a benefit it is for them to just be taxing your base pay. When I was an E3 I didn’t make jack but they need to understand that the pay gets better with time, and not that much time.
I served twenty years in the military, I used a lot of these tools & some others, I came out wealthy! Great video!
Love to hear it!
Saved it brother. Now a marine vet myself and loving life and working on a couple of these for more financial security. Peace and Oohrah!
Love it brother! Keep me updated on the journey
I used my 100% service connected disability to discharge $135,000 in student loan debt back in 2013. I earned my MS in Health Psychology and most of my PH.D studies at that time including residencies were paid by that Department of Education funding even though I didn’t finish my PH.D since the money ran out 8 months before graduation. A
I had to do was get a VA letter stating I was 100% disabled and apply to the Department of Education for a discharge and it was granted to me within 6 weeks. I urge any veteran with a 100% disability rating from the VA and student loan debt to apply. I was going to ignore this but I’m glad I didn’t. 🇺🇸
@@robertchavez5647 may I ask where exactly you apply for the discharge at?
That is BAD ASS!!! Congratulations!
@ thank you I just hope more veterans with a 100% service disability will apply to get their student loans discharged! I was shocked when they discharged mine! 🇺🇸👍
@@robertchavez5647 can you kindly tell me where exactly you submitted that letter too?
May I add number 10. Veterans Preference for USG Federal employment. Retired at 24+ years at Lt Col... VA rated my med records at 100 P&T. So, veteran status Vet above 30 percent. Submitted my application to a local base and got hired right away as a GS-12. However, I would really say for myself Tricare and the VA medical has been by far my greatest benefits. Thank you for the exceptional videos and information! I learn something new each time i watch!!
Im glad you said what you do at the end about building wealth and pay. Military is an amazing opportunity for building wealth and pay is better than people realize when you consider all you get. The pension is HUGE too. I can have a 52% pension at 42 when im eligible to retire.
24 years old now, just purchased my first house. Renting out one of the bedrooms, getting the lease made as we speak. This is helpful to us young cats.
Just subscribed. Thank you very much!
You’re HILARIOUS! Please keep up the content!
Thank you!
these videos are just absolutely incredible
Thank you! What was the most informational for you?
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Scheduled with a recruiter on Monday. Personally all of it was very informative as all i’ve ever heard was VA loan and TA. I’m extremely excited to start my journey, leave my hometown, and horrific home life. Very thankful for you channel!
Thanks for the notes at the end brother
A fellow Marine with great financial advice 👍🏾 You just got a new subscriber!
Is it wise, or do you recommend, joining as an adult? I’m 33 years old, single, no kids, no debt, great credit, and a bit of savings. My reason for joining is all I’ve worked in has been dead-end jobs and I want to hard-pivot into a career debt free so I can set myself up for my future family and golden years. Admittedly, I’ve made poor choices in my early years as well as with my career. I’m close to the cut off age for joining in the Army, but I’ve a few years left for other branches.
@@estebanhenriquez3491 If all you’ve had are dead end jobs then I highly recommend going active duty. I don’t know your medical history but a lot of times those issues could be waived. If you don’t want to fully commit to full time active duty then I highly recommend going to the reserves as there are a lot of benefits you can still get albeit not as many as active duty.
Ultimately it’s up to you but I think it would be really challenging to start a military career when you are older. I joined at 18 and it was an easier transition because I had minimal life experience to compare it to. But the poor pay and benefits combined with the micro managing and volatile work conditions is not something I would tolerate now that I’m older.
I joined the Army at 27. It is not bad joining in later 20’s and early 30’s if you are in good athletic shape. I had been working out my whole life, and there was a man in my platoon in Basic who was 47, but he was a beast. You have to have the Run down pat. That is the big thing.
Then, select an M.O.S. that is going to have real world translation into something meaningful and up to date. Cyber and Information Systems is the way to go for this new digital age, Trades from the Engineer/Construction side, and Medical will be good also to look at.
Being older you will have more life experience which will help you better navigate interactions. However, if you already have a degree I strongly encourage you to go the O.C.S. route or if you choose the enlisted path first. Then, rank up to Sergeant to put in the Warrant Officer packet.
It will be better as an older person because it will help save your sanity. I hope this helps. Be well.
I joined the U.S. Army at 27. It is not bad joining in later 20’s and early 30’s if you are in good athletic shape. I had been working out my whole life, and there was a man in my platoon in Basic who was 47, but he was a beast. You have to have the Run down pat. That is the big thing.
Then, select an M.O.S. that is going to have real world translation into something meaningful and up to date. Cyber and Information Systems is the way to go for this new digital age, Trades from the Engineers/Construction side, and Medical will be good also to look at.
If you have education already I would recommend looking at going the O.C.S. route to be an Officer. Or if you go the Enlisted route rank up to Sergeant and put in the Warrant Officer packet. This way you will get better opportunities in career advancement. I hope this helps. Be well.
You get free food and housing off base with the military it's a pretty cool life for a pirate I have a few buddies in enjoying it and everything it's given them
Love your attitude!
Thanks, what was your biggest takeaway from the video?
I want to go to the USAFA and I was looking at the pay as an O-1 straight out of the academy and it 100k per year "total regular military compensation". Even after that in ~2 years you can become an O-2 and that gets another 20k increase. Plus the military has been very good at matching inflation at least compared to other jobs so I'll be living the dream if I get in to USAFA.
Yep!
The TSP is awesome. I have used it for 27 years in federal service and wish I would have had this option when I was in the AF. 90% C 10% S works for me. Retirement 80% C 20% G it’s good to have the cash bucket to hold you in a crappy market.
Hell yeah!!
I paid into my TSP for about 5 years, then I separated from the military and kind of forgot about it. I checked it at about 10 years later, and again at about 17 years later, the TSP lost money in that time. I have since pulled that money out and put it in my current retirement where it is growing much better. I left the military in 2006 with about $16k in my TSP. When I absorbed it into my current retirement there was $15k in it after almost 20 years of 'growth'. I could have stuck that in a checking account and made more money off of it than TSP. I can personally verify everything else you talked about has been incredible for me. Especially GI Bill and VA home loan. Those are both great programs. I was able to squeeze out two bachelors degrees out of my GI Bill so it is totally possible. And there is no top limit to how many credits you take per semester. If you want to load up 20 credits a semester you can. You just will not have much sanity afterwards lol.
Great video!! All veterans need to watch this holistic and genuine video 👍👊🏽🏆👏🏿❤️🙏🇺🇸🙌🏾🇺🇦🇺🇸 epic veterans education!!
Thank you!
This is great information. Thanks Dave
Anytime!
1 thing you hinted at but didn’t mention, having the military pay off all or a portion of your student loans this is huge.
@@Younghog87 is there a catch?
@@TeamLittleFeet no catch, talk to the officer recruiter and ask about student loan payoff.
That's because there are a lot of "if this, then that" components, and I wasn't an officer recruiter, so we didn't do that on my end. It's uncharted territory for me.
It's called the public service loan forgiveness program. To qualify you have to have made 120 payments first.
Hold up! You can become an accredited investor with bet present value of pension?! That’s huge!
@JayAttys just need to have your CPA sign the form for you
This is dope. 💪🏽
Thanks brother, I enjoy your channel!
@ I enjoy yours as well. Keep doing your thing.
@Jodywithawhy of course! We should connect on IG. Feel free to dm me anytime @frommilitarytomillionaire
Thanks for sharing mate
Anytime
Yes my county here in Fresno California allows a $100,000 property tax exemption for my 100% disability (Poochigian Tax Exemption Act). Check your own state. My 100% service connected disability also allowed me to discharge my $135,000 student loans after filing a veterans disability student loan discharge application to the U.S. Department of Education and now they’ll discharge it if you are so disabled that you draw Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from the Veterans Administration. Folks I just got a veteran with 100% disability to discharge his $87,000 student loan debt on December 31 2024! Happy New Year! Just apply to the Department of Education! 💵💰👍🇺🇸
I start following you 2 days ago and you are awesome 32 years and I want to join the army and your videos are very helpful
I accidentally had 50 percent of my income put into the tsp for my 1st year of enlistment. I saved a good chunk during that year but I had to change it down to 15 percent.
Nah keep that shit 😎
13:58 Great video! Just a quick clarification:
You mention the Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it reduces interest rates to 6% for debts incurred prior to military service, which is absolutely correct. However, you suggest that some companies reduce interest rates and fees for debts incurred while already on active duty purely out of goodwill-but that’s not entirely accurate.
This is actually covered under the Military Lending Act (MLA), which is similar to the SCRA but applies to all debts incurred by active-duty service members, regardless of when they were taken out. The MLA caps interest rates at 36% and prohibits certain fees, like prepayment penalties.
That said, you are correct about annual fee waivers for certain credit cards, like the Amex Platinum. These waivers aren’t mandated by the SCRA or the MLA; they’re additional perks offered voluntarily by some major banks to support active-duty service members.
Also, depending on what state you enlisted from, you dont pay state tax on your paycheck. Dont know if they still do this, but this was true when I was in.
Whatever state you claim, yes
Looking to join asap thank you. All for the US military.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Holding a cigar is top of my list!😂😂😂😂
Good weeve sir🤝🏾
What minimum rank do I have to be to receive these benefits? I’m going to MEPS tomorrow & I’m more than likely going to sign a contract. I just want to have the most knowledge possible on how to make the most money possible. From the jump till the end.
I don't think any have a rank requirement
Don’t forget the Roth IRA from a regular reputable investment firms such as fidelity investments, Vanguard, Charles Schwab. Annual cap contributions of 7K
Nice recommendations on companies to go with since they all allow self guided. Have seen way to many people recommend the company that has multiple offices in almost every town that also takes more than 1% of your money while placing you in loaded and high expense ratios funds.
Rahh, do you know where i can adjust my TSP?
I haven’t touched it since bootcamp, i believe i put 10% not sure if thats a lot.
Appreciate it boss. Semper fi.
@xShadowClaw1x you adjust your contributio through mypay, or your services pay site.
You adjust allocation via tsp.gov
You can submit Form TSP-U-1 to your finance department and they will change the percentage or switch ROTH/TRAD etc. This will not change the fund you are in, as you change your allocations through the TSP website.
Exactly. A millionaire owning a house is kinda common sense. I can afford a house I buy a house
Hm?
You can become an Accredited Investor now by simply taking the series 65 test to bypass the traditional requirements. They changed this rule in 2020 and many Americans still don’t know it. Spread the word brethren.
true, but that isn't exactly an easy test
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Exactly.
Does the SCRA start on the day one signs the contract or begin at BCT?
I believe it's after swearing in at MEPS
@Frommilitarytomillionaire thank you!
Brother I wish I had a video like this when I was a young, dumb lance corporal about 20 years ago.
You and I both, that's exactly why I'm making these now!
I use the mutual fund window instead of the s,f and I funds
nice
Thanks for the help man, I just joined when can I start using the TSP?
You'll complete the paperwork at bootcamp! When do you ship out?
@ I have a hot minute they are letting me finish my semester at college, I’m not leaving until September.
HEY! ACTIVE DUTY here* just wanted to say most of what he said is true BUT TO MY FIRST TERM GUYS ---> if you are thinking about doing college while in the military using TA, you guys are not lucky. I'm in the same boat, but you are allowed to benefit/apply for TA after being 3 YEARS in, and you have to be more than 6 MONTHS OUT from your contract ending. If you are only going in for the GI bill, that is valid. But do not think you will get TA in your first contract unless it's more than 3 years and 6 months. I know it sucks but it's a new rule. Also, when you're military, you could get a lower tuition rate for classes depending on what school you apply to. I can make a video on this if you guys want. One more thing about the commissary and NEX/PX. Yes about the sales tax, but also no about stuff being cheaper, but that depends on where you live. If where you live is cheap to live, you might find out that a grocery trip is 50 dollars less at Walmart than if you went to the commissary, or that TV is Hella cheap at best buy, but in the NEX/PX it's 500. Very situational, but look for yourself before you go off of someone's opinion.
when did that change? (TA)
The PX will price match though!
@Frommilitarytomillionaire i definitely changed when I first enlisted 3 years ago. One of the main reasons I joined was for school, but I still managed to get some done during my time in but that's because I made it work
@Frommilitarytomillionaire yes that did happen for me* bit I will say I also saw people get denied price matching in the NEX/PX
If I was joining the Air Force next week... I could take out a personal loan now and take advantage of the SCRA after I join correct?
In theory. I wouldn't take out a loan simply for that theory tho, what are you using it for?
Hey David, do you have a video more in depth about the Accredited Investing (using net present value of Pension)
Step Dad... Daddy Government ...F-Off!
I'm dying 🤣
@@oscarviewz I'm here for ya
Leaving for Army Basic at the end of January. I just turned 23 and have no debts and really no bills to pay…… I’m selling my car as well. What is the max % I can put in my TSP that you would recommend ? Thank you
@noahkroening761 good luck brotha
Depends on situation. Me as a single soldier that had little to no bills and a nice little savings, I put 92% cause I couldn't put more than that. Did that til the last month of AIT and I think that helped drastically. Years later, my new guys are new and drop 25-50% into it but I keep a steady 15% myself these days
If you can do the Roth side of the tsp. Use the c fund until you hit 100k, then move 25% into the mutual fund window
And remember young soldier, Do Not get married to the local hooker…unless you want to risk losing it all.
Best of luck. I'm retired military. When young people ask me about military service. I explain all the benefits. And, advise that The Coast Guard, may be the best option, for so many reasons!
TSP is incredible. I'm 26. I have $140K in my Roth TSP. 100% C Fund. It's an incredible opportunity. Debt free. I'm finishing my 10 years out and going into the federal government to buy back my retirement.
Can you please do a top 10 or something in that category for benefits you can use to become wealthy before you ETS? Only got 2 more years left and I'm planning on getting out after this contract. This is my first contract. Thank you!
@@CalvinVu-x1n I've got several. Here, download a free copy of my book: www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book
is there a debit relief program for Veterans?
Not funded by the VA (not to my knowledge at least)
I'm at 100% disability. I went to a private institution for my bachelors for free because they had the yellow ribbon program. There are also multiple websites that give flights to veterans for cheap. You just gotta know how to find everything cause they won't tell you
Hell yeah, that's amazing!!
Actually, third-party vendors charge sales tax on base.
Hello sir, straight to the point! As an enlisted member, how would I go on about getting lasik surgery paid for. How'd you do it?
@@hectorsoto6426 depends on the results from your screening test as is typically covered but you may want to try prk as everyone in Germany was able to get it (same shit different name
Hey man, idk what branch, each one has their own requirements but I had my command (usmc) sign off on it, had to make sure I wasn’t deploying and had more than a year and 6 months on contract (could’ve be different) now but you can get it free being active duty.
Talk to your PCM/eye doctor. For Air Force we had to have the same prescription for at least one year before they would allow you to see the lasik/prk eye doc. I was lucky and had these services at my base. If you don’t you can go TDY and get the surgery
You could get lasik with military benefit? Im navy veteran and wanted to get one done for my flightschool.
@@FR_bobbino I had PRK (another form of lasik) done for free while serving
Could you tell me the process?
I wish they had told us about the TSP in boot camp better. They just said you want this and checked a box and after someone said oh you can just cash that out. Most of us dumb kids did not having it explained at all ha.
I used the education benefits to get my pilots license in my 30s, feel free to reach out :)
That's awesome, can you shoot me a DM on Instagram @frommilitarytomillionaire I'd love to hear where you were able to get through with the GI Bill :)
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire I’ll go download the app to my phone haha
Thanks man I am trying to stop being broke.. I can't afford being in the military..
Can't afford your current lifestyle, maybe...
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire I live on post with two kids all I do is pay my bills and have like 100 bucks left over.
Living on post and still broke . Then you need to sit down and cut some of those extras out of your budget. Lived on post for years help me out.
@antoniorobinson7378 bingo!
@@antoniorobinson7378 you're right the only extra I can cut out is cigarettes and that's about it. I got two kids and a wife and it's not cheap buying necessities.
For the NPV, I am 100% P&T since 09 VA disability. Do I seek a CPA and ask him/her about this and they will know more? Also who would give me a check and by doing this will I loose my VA disability check? Since it's what I live off? That and SSDI are the only two checks I live on.
Thanks David
Yeah, you've got to find a CPA who will run the math for you and provide an accredidation letter
@Frommilitarytomillionaire how do I explain this to a CPA? Is there an example in paper that I can see
All honorably discharged veterans should get E-1 base pay for life or their disability rating, whichever is higher. All 100 percent P&T should automatically get SSDI
@@azimuthbusinesscenter I'm not so entitled as to think we need MORE benefits.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire my position is based on the filing for benefits process being cumbersome. When I needed help, all I needed was money, not 6 caseworkers getting paid off pushing my paperwork around. If you call the homeless department, at no point is getting a house actually discussed. It is busywork for paperpushers. There isn't a problem that money doesn't solve
@azimuthbusinesscenter the homeless problem isn't due to a lack of benefits. It's due to poor decisions, made by vets.
It is cumbersome, yes. That is to ensure people don't game the system to fake injuries. I'm okay with that. Being a vet, shouldn't equal disability. ...being injured, should.
Caseworker don't get paid based on commission, it's salary. That's a fallacy.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire houses solve homelessness. Not a shelter, not a rent voucher, not a caseworker, not therapy... houses. I will die on that hill. I have been through it all
@azimuthbusinesscenter you are correct. Having a house (by definition as well) = not being homeless ...however, it doesn't solve the root problem to give houses to people who have had plenty of opportunities to buy houses, and squandered them.
Vets have VA Loans, disability pay, GI Bills, grant programs, property tax exemptions, and MANY other benefits that nobody else does. The answer to veteran homelessness isn't more money or free houses. It's fostering a better culture, more mental health support, and drug/alcohol rehab centers.
Everything on base is NOT tax exempt
In what exchange are you paying sales tax?
@ firstly, GNC on base does. Secondly, the vehicle tire shops do. However, The exchanges don’t. Just make sure you understand that EVERYTHING on base is NOT tax free
Starbucks on base does too! I believe every “pop-up” business in the exchange foyer area add sales taxes as well
So my son is a musician and he’s expressed an interest in the military bands here in DC. Someone told me that the housing allowance is tax free. Is that correct?
... but the world IS so mean to me 👀👀🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️
Should probably read the reply first and then hit the ❤️ icon. Not everyone is a sycophant. 🤣
@@Zakariah1971 hm?
I have a question, if my arm got twisted backwards in bct but I don't want to report it because I don't want my graduation date to be pushed back how would I go back about being compensated for it in the future if I can, I plan on getting it checked after bct going to AIT.
A) mention it now
B) mention it when you get to your duty station
Either way, you need to bring it up, seek treatment, and have it documented. Otherwise you're hamstringing yourself for a claim later.
Any information for veterans. I’m 100% P&T.
tons, search the channel for what you're looking for :)
I’m 100 pt what do you mean free health care I still pay under tricare prime retired
The VA should cover you.
@@Frommilitarytomillionairefor family too? I thought it was just the veteran not the dependents.
I haven’t checked my TSP since 2017, I’m trying to get my login info
TSP.Gov, though it's a bit of a process
How family got free medical? I'm 100% in Maryland. Must be a state thing.
Could you elaborate more on the LASIK/PRK savings?
I am currently 20, trying to become a Warrant Officer and it seems I’m unfortunately going to have to get lasik because my uncorrected vision is 20/200 (translation: BAD).
But I know tricare doesn’t cover it… how did you “save” in it??
I had PRK done on active duty with Tricare ...so yes, the military will cover it if you need it.
@ ahh, I see.
I’m National guard and have never been deployed.
Am I still rocking the same boat as you or will I just have to pay out of pocket?
Or could ai potentially use “going to flight school” as a way for the army to pay for me??
On the 100% property tax will they backpay you for already paid property tax from the date of approval 100" P&T
You have to ask them. It varies from place to place.
Not necessarily. It depends several factors and what state you live in, also when you file. June 31st I think is cut date for the upcoming year.
Although there are still efforts to boost recruitment, after the recent election, I wonder which of these tax incentives and special programs may be reduced and to what extent, even the current social security benefit funding is in question that’s to the DOGE dept pair. How the hell do you cut 2 trillion from the budget. I’m still confused.
@IronBroccoli well, the defense budget isn't one I would bet on cuts from. Lots of more feasible ways to cut.
Where to start to become an accredited investor?
Make $200k/yr (single), $300k/yr (married), or have $1,000,000 net worth. ...then get your CPA to sign a letter stating that you're acredited
@ even as a vet?
Thank you for making the videos. Is there a way to use your VA loan without being married and living in the barracks? I want to buy a house.
Checkout my podcast episode with Jabbar Adesada (it should be on this channel). He did it!
Do a reaction about "the economist attacking disabled veterans benefits" thoughts
@@thuslymars I did on my IG, haha
Would you advice a man to join the military for the benefits? I make 89 base 120 working extra jobs. No kids no wife debt free as a civilian but I want grab another income on the side and won’t mind a second pension. I know you and others can’t make that decision for me but I’m trying to find any honorable option to wealth outside. What I’m already doing.
For the benefits? No.
Do the benefits make it a hell of a lot more attractive? Yes.
I don't think anybody should join the military unless they have that desire to serve your country, and that fire in your belly to experience the kind of purpose that comes from service. If you don't WANT to be in the military, you'll hate it.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire see I want to help my country. I work as a police officer and former firefighter which is why I don’t mind the military. My way of thinking is while I’m young try to unlist as an officer. And see if I can have a military career part time.
I’ll shadow what was said here. It’s a whole lot of dumb stuff to put up with if you’re not there with a purpose haha. That said, if you do go, put some research into what jobs in the military will translate to jobs you’re interested in in the civilian sector after. When you get out of the infantry you can’t exactly apply for many jobs saying I’m great with multiple weapon systems haha. May as well choose something in tech in the Air Force or construction in the navy or drone pilot or whatever you’re into or may be into after.
How do you go about the national guard and the va disability is it the same as getting it in the army/ Air Force
sort of off topic but if I have the opportunity to take college before enlisting as an 11b should I do it before or after I go into the US army?
Depends on whether you want to pay for school, or let the GI BIll pay ...or be an officer.
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire I do have a pretty good scholarship to a school, I want to go down the regiment path, what would you recommend?
@Thatonedude6556 personal choice. Officer is a good route. I'll tell you as an enlisted guy, we always respected prior-enlisted Officers more tho
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire Warrants are the best rank hands down.
Hi, I am Jamie. I am a Junior in highschool graduating in the 25 class (a year early), and I am looking to join the Arrmy/Marine for infantry, I'll have to talk to recruiters about which option but I'm leaning towards the Marines.. I know the pot guidelines and say a number and stick to it and stay clean 45 days prior to meps, but I was wondering about nicotine guidelines and how those guidlines work. Is there a nicotine tolerance? I've watched movies and know that soldiers smoke, but I'm not sure how it is for real, like in person. I also have a question about the PYSCH part. If someone has a suicide attempt but it has been years (3 years or so and has been off all medication since then) and that person has been cleared through therapy and can get their therapist to sign or talk to the recruiter, would that person be automatically disqualified from joining the Infantry Branch? If you catch my drift. I'm looking forward to achieve goals in the military, and am much excited about it, hopefully I get through everything though.
@@jamieblue-m4r do not go marines lol
Go marines, anything else is cheating yourself
Also 90 percent of my marines couldn’t live without nic
Meps probably doesn’t care, but they do about weed
I’m 27, looking for usmc reserve mos 1171 water technician. I can run 1.5 miles in 14 min & plan on improving this along with other workouts, I will put in the work before I bother a recruiter. My 28th birthday is in 3 months & I would most likely need 2 or 3 medical waivers. Chronic asthma & pre-existing ptsd diagnosis. No psych medications & have had therapy for 8 consecutive years. 1 of my main reasons other than the inner calling, is I do want to do a plumbing apprenticeship & the way the law is written it is very competitive & 5 year apprenticeship. Is there a big need for this utility? & what is the likely hood a recruiter would just laugh at me
1 keep going and reach the goal, 2 being a reservist might help you out a little on the apprenticeship for plumbing, you can use the Montgomery gi bill selective reserves, it’s a small stipend, but it’s something extra while working in an apprenticeship. As for getting that particular mos it’s , never guaranteed
Post your 2023 IRS filing from last year…
You probably couldn't read my IRS filing well enough to understand that the $180k I showed in income is after $400k in depreciation and other write-offs. ...so I would prefer to not give you the chance to misread them, and then go be "big mad" online about things you don't understand.
What a dumb demand.
No offense brother, Vietnam Veteran here 100 💯 T&P. As far as the Medical care , I had to leave the VA. Get a Medicare HMO to get the care I was supposed to get from the VA. They stonewall my senator for 18 months, I could not wait any longer. Know that the VA. Is really a crap shoot and they are vindictive.
Loved the traditional TSP (Roth did not come out till 2 years before retirement) as a place to invest after the Roth IRA was maxed for retirement. After retirement I dumped TSP by transferring to a rollover IRA then converted all to Roth. The TSP inheritance rules are just too horrible for estate planning. My granddaughters will get 10 years of tax free withdrawals to deplete the Roth verse a lump sum taxable payout with TSP.
On #8, since all the allowances are not taxed they also do not count towards retired pay. And the other drawback is they do not count towards Social Security benefits. The difference in retirement can be thousands a year once you start SS. Knowing now how it works I would have gladly paid the taxes over my 28years while in the lower tax bracket to collect more for the rest of my life.
This guy got out and magically got built like Thanos. Hope all is good. Enjoy the retirement life!!
@@ErrorPagenotFound-ig1cy hahaha ...testosterone replacement therapy is lovely
Sophisticated investor here, I also bet on Trump winning, it’s only silly if you didn’t know it was a for sure deal 😉
@@jspur6 hm?
@ just making a joke about the betting on presidential outcome comment. I love your content, I’m an 82nd vet who was only aware of the GI bill, VA loan, and disability income (which I only recently applied for after being out for 8 years, after a fellow vet and I had a conversation about how it’s not just for being ‘disabled’, but also for the daily pain I live with). Following your content has been very helpful to understanding what benefits are available and how to access them. Thank you!
Who paid 4 that ? Step daddy not daddy daddy !!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@philipmeyer8801 yassss
Saying the govt is paying is a way to hide the truth, govt equals taxpayers. Everyone seems to like socialism when it benefits them.
Can you help me, please.
Maybe ...if you tell me what you want help with? If you want mentorship, read my book first, and then book a call with my team here: www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application
Lmao by step daddy I mean government
Amazing Videos David💗, I am editing videos and thumbnails for the last 6 years and helped a lot of creators to get millions of views. I would love to work with you. Let's give it a try for your videos too.
DM me on Instagram @frommilitarytomillionaire with a list of creators you've worked with, and CTR's for thumbnails you've created
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire May be your instagram is deactivated because your profile is not showing on instagram
@realchiragjain if you pitched me unsolicited in the past, I probably blocked you 🤷♂️
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire No this is the first I contacted with you and I have checked with other profile too. Your profile is not showing.
HUA
Hess so hoooot!
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huh?
@@Frommilitarytomillionaire she wants that money from you lol
@TheLettersJ hahaha been there, done that, not again.