Military Money Manual Podcast

Everyone's seen the ads, but what does Wounded Warrior Project actually do ? Spencer opens with a confession — he didn't really know either — and gets a candid, myth-busting tour from Julie, who leads WWP's Financial...

Jonathan is about to run 700 miles across North Carolina in 17 days — roughly 40 miles a day, fueled by maple syrup swigs and pickle juice shots. But this conversation goes far deeper than the miles. He opens up about...

One decision in your first year of service can make you a military millionaire and most people never make it. In this long-awaited 2026 refresh of their most popular episode ever, Spencer and co-host Jamie break down...

Most people dread PCS season for how much it drains the bank account — Jared flips it into a $7,500 payday . Back on the show, the host of the Military Miler podcast breaks down the exact moves he used moving his family...

Episode Description That magazine you grab on your way into the commissary? It's been there for nearly 70 years — and there's a four-generation family story behind it. In this episode, Spencer sits down with Joe Mugnai...

There is no perfect portfolio. A Bogleheads study looking back over 20 years found no diversified portfolio beat a similarly risky one by more than 1–2% per year — and that edge usually gets eaten up by advisory fees...

Spencer Reese tackles the five most common Thrift Savings Plan questions he receives from listeners via email, Instagram, and the podcast inbox. He covers the Roth vs. Traditional decision for service members, how to...

It might be the greatest military discount in history — and most service members are leaving it on the table. In this solo episode, Spencer breaks down how active duty members, Guard and Reserve on 30+ day orders, and...

If Spencer commissioned today, at 22 years old with everything he learned from 12 years on active duty, what would he actually do with his money? A listener on Instagram asked exactly that, and this episode is the...

The person next to you probably paid less for their seat than you did — and you'll never know it. Spencer talks with Sam Hollander, founder of Autopilot ( withautopilot.com ), about the overlooked art of saving money...

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Spencer Reese has earned over $100,000 in travel rewards — booked a $27,000 first-class flight to Tokyo, a $1,700/night Ritz Carlton bungalow, and flew his parents to Italy in business class — all for nearly nothing. In...

Spencer sits down with Jen from Wives of the Armed Forces to talk about the real side of deployment no one prepares you for: how to build your support system, spend money without guilt, avoid resentment, and actually...

20,000 Dollars, 4 Cards, 400,000 Points. Spencer Reese of the Military Money Manual podcast sits down with Taryn from The Military Travelers to break down how military families can turn PCS moving expenses into free...

Most new officers will blow their first paycheck on too much car, too much apartment, or too much wedding. Don't be most officers. This episode is your 60-minute shortcut to building wealth, freedom, and financial...