Comments on: I’m Not Normal, I’m in the Military

By: Beau W.

Beau W. — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:39:21 +0000

My favorite blog on the web! On my top 5 of financial blogs that I really learn from. Got alot of good information about everything financial.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 20 May 2019 13:57:02 +0000

In reply to Brittany. Congrats on the new adventure! Glad you liked the post! :)

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 19 May 2019 20:46:23 +0000

Was the 20k in debt from credit cards or did you have to pay off things like vehicle notes as well? We are trying to get all of our ducks in a row to enlist. My husband (age 31) and I (age 30) are not the norm either. Enlisting at this age is rare, but we are excited to be a part of the Force! Thanks for this post! Loved it.

By: Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog

Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:13:53 +0000

In reply to Cassie Lea Ford.

Thanks Cassie! :)

I’m happy to have you as a friend and I would love to help you with any questions you have. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration.

And thanks for being a good friend.

By: Cassie Lea Ford

Cassie Lea Ford — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:22:28 +0000

Kalen!!! What a wonderful read! I am so very proud of you and your family. Your accomplishments and knowledge you have gained is truly an inspiration.
My husband and I have been working the last couple years to pay off our debt so we can then build our “home” We have a beautiful vision of buying land and building a home were our children grow up and were we live more off the land. GO GREEN!! I now know who to turn to for questions or guidance if we have any questions on how to make this happen sooner.
Thank you for your willingness to share your story.

Again, so very proud of you and family!
Cassie Lea Ford

By: Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog

Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:03:51 +0000

In reply to No Nonsense Landlord. Thank you for your service! And yes, times are a bit different now.

By: No Nonsense Landlord

No Nonsense Landlord — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 04:10:45 +0000

Great Post! I was at Lackland AFB too, back in 1978. Went on to Barksdale AFB. pay was a bit less then. Much of my family was in. Nephew just got out of AF Academy, now is on a scholarship at Walter Reed to be an MD.

People like the military now, back in 78, it wasn’t the case.

Congrats!!!

By: Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog

Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:45:11 +0000

In reply to J. Money. That's reasonable. Haha

By: Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog

Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:43:22 +0000

In reply to Shane. If you want to make it work it will! If you are going the Officer route, you will make quite a bit more pay and housing allowance. The experiences alone are worth it and when you add in the benefits, it's hard to beat! Good luck with your choice!

By: Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog

Kalen @ MoneyMiniBlog — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:41:05 +0000

In reply to Alex. Thanks! I love me some USAA! It is different depending on the specific situations. I know AF who have been basically screwed in ways like you me mentioned. It's all in how you look at it, but yeah sometimes it can suck. I know many single Airmen that complain about living in the dorms. At least they are living for free, but it's no dream home. Thanks for sharing another point of view and thanks for serving.