Smarter College and Life Planning for Military Families

Saving for education can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling military life, moves, and everything in between. Whether it’s understanding your military benefits, choosing the right savings plan, or figuring out how to afford college for multiple kids at once, it can get complicated quickly.

In this episode, Joe Brown shares strategies to help you plan for education expenses while making the most of your military benefits. We talk about how to use the GI Bill smartly, what to know about Chapter 35, and why scholarships and merit money should be a big part of your family’s game plan. Plus, Joe breaks down 529 plans, education savings accounts, and tips for blending everything together without the stress.

Joe is a CFP® Professional, an MQFP®, and a visiting professor of personal finance at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where his work is supported by the USAA Educational Foundation. He’s the founder and lead planner at Always Ready Financial Planning.

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