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Militarily Speaking

Armed Forces Bank
Armed Forces Bank
Military Life
Financial Education
Cryptocurrency
Sheath
AMBA
Air Warrior Courage Foundation
Heroes and Horses
Veteran PCS
Savings
Association Of Military Banks Of America
Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center
Milmoneycon
Colorado VBOC
Payday Loans
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Robert Patton
Armed Forces Mutual
Jason Laramore
Skillbridge

Militarily Speaking dives into the heart of military life through the voices of those who’ve lived it. Hosted by Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery — seasoned professionals with a passion for serving the military community — the show blends financial insight, real-world experience, and honest conversation. Jodi, a proud military spouse, and Tom bring different perspectives that make every episode both re... more

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In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we continue our four-part PCS Survival Guide. In Episode 2 of our PCS Survival Series, Tom, Jodi, and VA loan expert Mel Aguto break down the biggest planning decisions in any PCS move: how to talk to your kids... more

In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we begin our four-part PCS Survival Guide. In this first episode, we cover what to do if you’ve just received received PCS orders — or you know they're coming. Tom and Jodi are joined by senior VA loan expert M... more

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 13 of the "Militarily Speaking" podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery

In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we sit down with Jason Anderson, veteran, and CEO & Founder of VeteranPCS, to explore how military families ... more

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 12 of the "Militarily Speaking" podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery

In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we sit down with Jeff Major, a Personal Financial Readiness Specialist at Army Community Service (ACS), to d... more

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Recent Guests

Mel Aguto
Guest expert on military relocation and financing
Armed Forces Bank / VA loan expert
Episode: PCS Survival Guide - Episode 2: Planning the Move – DITY, PPM & the Decisions That Actually Cost You
Melanie Aguto
Senior loan officer and VA loan expert
Armed Forces Bank
Episode: PCS Survival Guide - Episode 1: PCS Orders, Paperwork & Everything You Need to Know First
Jason Anderson
Founder of Veteran PCS, real estate professional
Veteran PCS
Episode: How to Get Money Back from Your PCS Move – with Jason from VeteranPCS
Jeff Major
Financial counselor and ACS advocate featured guest
Army Community Service, Fort Carson
Episode: Military Families: Are You Missing These Financial Resources?
Tim Shaw
Distinguished honor grad, West Point; founder of Media Mobilize and Context Ventures; veteran advocate
Media Mobilize; Context Ventures
Episode: Real Employment Opportunities for Military Veterans - And How to Access Them
Colin Block
Colonel? Marine Corps veteran; leads Operations and Partnerships at Vitrify; SkillBridge advocate
Vitrify; Context Ventures
Episode: Real Employment Opportunities for Military Veterans - And How to Access Them
Jason Laramore
Program Director at Heroes and Horses, transformative veteran development program
Heroes and Horses
Episode: Why Veteran Horse Therapy Might Be the Breakthrough Veterans Need
Sam Angelella
Chairman of the Air Warrior Courage Foundation; former U.S. Air Force general
Air Warrior Courage Foundation
Episode: How the Air Warrior Courage Foundation Is Quietly Saving Military Families
Irwin Schultz
Executive Director, Air Warrior Courage Foundation; Vietnam-era air force veteran
Air Warrior Courage Foundation
Episode: How the Air Warrior Courage Foundation Is Quietly Saving Military Families

Hosts

Tom McLean
Host of Militarily Speaking
Jodi Vickery
Co-host of Militarily Speaking

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Love This Podcast

    Tom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dalea5115
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannah1234567783683883346
    United States4 years ago

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Guest lineups are credible and diverse, with deep domain expertise.
Strong focus on finances, PCS planning, and veteran entrepreneurship.
Professional and informative discussions with practical takeaways for military families.
Sponsorship from Armed Forces Bank is clearly integrated and adds context for listeners.

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#218
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Military Family Budgets: Stop Making These Money Mistakes! with Lacey Langford of MILMO Show
Q: How can non-financial professionals contribute to helping military families financially?
Volunteering, donating to aid societies, sharing correct DoD resources, and connecting people with free or low-cost financial counseling are all valuable ways to help, as well as creating content that speaks to different learning styles.
Military Family Budgets: Stop Making These Money Mistakes! with Lacey Langford of MILMO Show
Q: What are the biggest needs and gaps you see today in military financial education?
She highlights the youth of most service members, the importance of basics (budgeting, saving, debt help), rising trends like Buy Now, Pay Later, and the need for multi-channel, accessible education and mentorship, including on-installation resources.
Military Family Budgets: Stop Making These Money Mistakes! with Lacey Langford of MILMO Show
Q: Could you give our audience a macro overview of your work with the military community?
Lacey explains she helps the military community as a financial coach—teaching budgeting, debt elimination, saving, and understanding retirement tools like TSP and spousal IRAs, with the goal of guiding people to independence so they need her less over time.
Military Money Mistakes No One Warns You About (And How to Avoid Them)
Q: How should newly enlisted service members think about retirement planning and long-term savings?
They should start early, pay themselves first, and take advantage of available programs like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to build a foundation for retirement, rather than waiting until it's too late.
The Hidden Network Helping Veterans Build Million-Dollar Businesses – with Joe Reagan of Mt. Carmel VBOC
Q: What are the most common reasons veterans come to Mount Carmel for help?
They range from ideation and business model development to understanding basic legal structures and financing, with a strong emphasis on forecasting, revenue channels, and aligning with lenders through proper documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Militarily Speaking

What is Militarily Speaking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic show focused on military life, finance, career transitions, and entrepreneurship, featuring veterans, military spouses, and industry insiders who share real-world guidance. Episodes center on PCS planning, VA loans, financial readiness, veteran entrepreneurship, and programs that help service members and families navigate moves, deployments, and civilian life. A recurring thread is practical, actionable advice from trusted financial and military community partners, with a community-minded bent reinforced by sponsor involvement from Armed Forces Bank. A standout element is the mix of personal stories with hands-on resources, plus a trivia segment that engages listeners and sponsors alike. This combination makes it helpful for lis... more

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