This month, Financial Literacy Month, set an intention to expand your financial toolbox with some helpful insight from financial experts – who also happen to be Veterans. It doesn’t matter if you’re still serving or if you’re decades beyond your military service; it’s never too late to equip yourself with more financial knowledge. You can start easily by following one of these military-focused finance podcasts.
The next time you’re on a walk, driving through traffic, or even just making dinner, turn on one of these podcasts. Each one provides expert financial advice on budgeting, investing, financial planning, and navigating varying military financial challenges.
1. The Veteran Finance Podcast
Hosted by Air Force Academy graduate and financial planner Erik Baskin, this podcast provides weekly financial planning strategies to help Veterans optimize their money and build purpose beyond their military careers.
Episode Frequency
New episodes are released weekly.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Financial planning for Veterans
- Strategies for growing wealth after military service
- Traveling on points and miles with military credit cards
2. The Military Wallet Podcast
This podcast provides in-depth discussions on military and Veteran benefits. Topics include VA disability claims, military retirement pensions, the GI Bill, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Each episode is accompanied by a full-length article on their website, making it a great resource for military financial planning.
Episode Frequency
New episodes are released weekly.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Understanding military pay and benefits
- Navigating VA loans and disability claims
- Maximizing your military retirement pension
3. The MILMO Show
As far as finance podcasts go, the MILMO Show, is packed with advice (in the form of 330+ episodes!) Formerly known as the Military Money Show, this podcast helps the military community make, save, and invest money wisely. Hosted by Air Force Veteran and military spouse Lacey Langford, AFC®, this podcast features insightful conversations with military, financial, and business experts to help listeners navigate personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship in military life.
Episode Frequency
New episodes are released weekly.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Investing strategies for military families
- Managing money during PCS moves
- Building a business while serving in the military
4. Militarily Speaking
Militarily Speaking is dedicated to guiding the military community through financial challenges and opportunities. Hosted by Armed Forces Bank executives Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery, the podcast explores effective financial habits, transitioning to civilian life, and handling PCS moves.
Episode Frequency
New episodes are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Budgeting and financial planning for military families
- Resources for transitioning service members
- Best practices for managing military pay and benefits
5. Making Cents Podcast
This podcast, from Navy Federal Credit Union, is dedicated to helping military members, Veterans, and their families stay in control of their finances. Hosted by Emily Bingham, the show covers essential topics like mortgages, budgeting, and transitioning out of the military.
Episode Frequency
Episodes are generally released monthly, with some variability.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- How to manage money during military transitions
- Understanding military mortgages and homeownership
- Budgeting tips for military families
6. Military to Financial Planner Podcast
This podcast, hosted by Daniel Kopp, is designed to help active-duty members, reservists, and military spouses transition into financial planning careers. It provides career advice and strategies to help military personnel leverage their experience in the financial industry.
Episode Frequency
Episodes are released bi-weekly.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Transitioning from military service to a financial planning career
- Leveraging military experience for financial certifications
- Career advice for military spouses in financial services
7. Military Money Manual Podcast
This podcast provides practical advice for service members looking to achieve financial independence. Hosted by Air Force Veteran and certified financial planner Spencer Reese, it covers topics such as military travel hacking, investing in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and financial planning for military members.
Episode Frequency
New episodes air every Monday.
This is a great podcast if you want to know about:
- Military travel hacking and credit card rewards
- Smart investment strategies for military personnel
- Achieving financial independence in the military
Share Your Favorite Finance Podcasts!
If one of these finance podcasts speaks to you, then here’s your assignment:
Share that podcast with your friends, or post this blog on your social channels. When you do that, you help more Women Veterans strengthen financial literacy skills, reduce financial stressors, and build wealth.