There are four options you have when it comes to your TSP after you leave the military. Not all these options are equal, and some are just outright bad! In this episode, Garrett discusses what these options are and when you …
In this episode, Garrett answers 7 of the top money questions that he receives from Veterans. From veteran benefits, maximizing military retirement pay, and protecting yourself financially, Garrett dives into these questions…
We often talk a lot about doing your own research when it comes to investing and finances. But, that is often easier said than done. I get a lot of questions from people asking where there should start when it comes to doing…
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank collapses, we are diving deep into what occurs when these institutions fail. In this special episode, Garrett discusses the risk involved in the types of investm…
Garrett has a motto; Legacy is greater than currency. Is this episode, Garrett breaks down what legacy planning is, how to prepare for this major transition for your loved ones and even yourself, and some of the options you …
Retirement is both exciting and scary for a lot of people. For far too many people, it is something that they have not planned on early enough or do not really know what it means to retire. In this episode, Garrett discusses…
We are back! After a long break, Garrett is back with a very exciting episode, Investing 101. This is the 4 the episode to the Financial Planning 101 series. We hope you have enjoyed the other episode and will enjoy this one…
What is protection planning? It's Garrett's cool way of making insurance seem cooler! In this episode, Garrett discusses some of the differences between certain insurances, when and why you should get insurance, and hopefull…
Garrett is back with episode 2 of the financial planning 101 series. Budgeting and saving is the next block in creating your financial plan. Without these two essential pieces, most of the technical analysis in the plan will…
Financial planning is an often overlooked aspect of someones financial life. However, the benefits the of having a financial plan should not be ignored. In this series, Garrett will discuss all the parts of creating a financ…
How and where would Garrett start his savings and investing journey if he had to start over today? In this episode, we take a look at the starting process and how to maximize the saving and investing journey to help ensure y…
With the volatility in the market and inflation breaking 40 year highs, there is more and more talk of a pending recession. In this episode, Garrett breaks down how we define a recession, what it might mean for you, and what…
Veterans who transition can often struggle to get a foothold in the civilian sector. This week, Garrett sat down to do Operation: Veteran Finance’s first in-person interview with Army Veteran and local Nashville Realtor, Chr…
What separates the average investor from those that seem to be succeeding year after year with their finances? With talks of bear markets and a looming recession, how do some investors stay calm and ready to make the right m…
FIRE, or Financial Independence, Retire Early is a new topic more people are talking about. With headline titles discussing the great resignation, and more people realizing that they do not want the traditional retirement pl…
With the recently announced changes to the Thrift Savings Plan website, Garrett wanted to dive into the 5 Things all service members must know about the TSP. Regardless if you have been investing in the TSP for years, or jus…