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Welcome to the MILMO blog, formerly known as The Military Money Expert. With our expertise, we help the military community take control of their personal finances.

Whether you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, or military spouse, managing money can be challenging with frequent moves, deployments, and other unique circumstances, such as transitioning out of the military. At MILMO, we cover military-specific financial topics like military pay and benefits, the Service Members Civil Relief Act, VA loans, and more.

But personal finance isn’t just for when you’re in uniform. We cover core financial topics like budgeting, saving, investing, taxes, and getting out of debt. You’ll find actionable advice to help 
you reach your financial goals, no matter where you are on your financial journey.

We also dive into the world of entrepreneurship and side hustles. Making extra money with a side 
gig or starting a PCS-proof business can provide financial stability and freedom. Learn how to turn your passion into profits.

Military life comes with sacrifice, but it shouldn’t mean sacrificing your financial future. Let the MILMO blog be your resource to take control of your money and find financial success.

Military Appreciation Month 2021 Week 1 Celebration

My Military Appreciation Month 2021 Week 1 celebration is underway. For the entire month of May 2021, I’m doing a series of events to celebrate and show appreciation for t...
What is an ETF and Why They Are Important For Investing

If you’re taking a deeper dive into your investments, you may be wondering, what is an ETF? It’s a good question. And one, you should know the answer to make informed decisions ...
The Financial Guide to Help You Through a Military Divorce

Divorce is hard enough, but a military divorce is even more challenging. Just like getting married in the military, a military divorce has some red tape. Unlike a civilian divor...
How to Make Your Military Taxes Ready

Military taxes are income tax with a military twist. There are “special rules” afforded to those in uniform regarding taxes. But do you know what they are and how to...
How to Get the Most Out of Your TRICARE Benefits

Getting the most out of your TRICARE benefits means saving money and taking care of your health. The problem is, it’s a big program, with many different plans, regions, an...
The Best Way to Build Credit

You need good credit for things like insurance discounts, borrowing money, saving on interest rates, and in some cases to rent an apartment, but how do you even build your credi...