From Military Paychecks to Financial Independence and Peace: A step-by-step course designed for service members who want to build real wealth, starting now!
Three Modules. One Clear Path.
Module 1: Foundation - Finance Basics, Financial Control, and Habits (12 Lessons)
Module 2: Building - Financial Growth and Real Estate Foundation (14 Lessons)
Module 3: Strategist - Financial Independence and Life Design (8 Lessons)
Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 1
- Set the tone and purpose of Module 1. Introduce the mission and expectations.
Lesson 2: Goal Setting – Short & Long Term; SMART Financial Goals
- Clarify current and future goals and refine them using the SMART framework.
Lesson 3: Building Discipline & Winning Habits; Accountability, Check-ins, & Progress Systems
- Learn the habits and accountability systems needed for financial growth.
Lesson 4: What is Financial Control? What Does Financial Freedom Mean to You? Mapping Out Your Ideal Life.
- Understand financial control, define personal financial freedom, and map out your desired lifestyle.
Lesson 5: Understanding Your LES (Pay Stub). Military Benefits You’re Missing.
- Break down your LES and uncover underutilized benefits the military offers.
Lesson 6: Budgeting 101 – The Real-Life Version.
- Learn realistic budgeting methods that actually work.
Lesson 7: Saving on a Military Income. Emergency Funds & Short-Term Goals.
- Strategies for saving money, creating emergency funds, and setting short-term goals.
Lesson 8: Creating Your First Monthly Budget.
- Step-by-step guide to building your first monthly budget.
Lesson 9: Basic Debt Strategies & Avoidance.
- Understand types of debt and create strategies to manage or avoid them.
Lesson 10: Credit Scores – What Matters & Why?
- Learn how credit scores work and how to build and improve yours.
Lesson 11: Why Most People Stay Stuck Financially?
- Discover common financial traps and how to avoid them. Learn how to be ready and able to attack smart opportunities as they present themselves.
Lesson 12: Mod 1 Completion, Recap & Reflection.
- Reflect on progress and prepare for Module 2.
Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 2
- Reframe the mindset from control to intentional financial growth.
Lesson 2: Mod 2 Goal Revision – Short & Long Term.
- Reassess and evolve goals with a growth mindset and real estate focus.
Lesson 3: Income Stacking & First Hustle Growth.
- Learn to expand income beyond your primary paycheck.
Lesson 4: Credit & Debt Positioning for a Mortgage.
- Prepare your credit and debt for mortgage qualification.
Lesson 5: VA Loan Fundamentals.
- Understand VA Loan basics, eligibility, and benefits.
Lesson 6: Introduction to Real Estate Investing.
- Get introduced to real estate as a powerful wealth-building tool.
Lesson 7: House Hacking Basics (Living for Free).
- Learn strategies for living rent-free using house hacking techniques.
Lesson 8: Rental Property Strategy Overview.
- Overview of key rental strategies and how to choose the right one.
Lesson 9: How to Analyze a Real Estate Deal.
- Analyze real estate deals with cash flow and ROI in mind.
Lesson 10: Budget Adjustments for Real Estate Goals.
- Adjust budgets to meet investment, down payment and reserve goals. Optimize your income strategy.
Lesson 11: Investing Outside of Real Estate (Roth, TSP).
- Diversify with retirement accounts and complement real estate.
Lesson 12: Time Management & Opportunity Focus.
- Learn to prioritize high-value tasks and manage time effectively.
Lesson 13: Long-Term Real Estate Strategy.
- Plan and map out your future real estate portfolio.
Lesson 14: Mod 2 Completion, Recap & Reflection.
- Review milestones and prepare for Module 3.
Lesson 1: Welcome to Module 3.
- Commit to financial independence and self-mastery.
Lesson 2: Mod 3 Goal Revision – Short & Long Term. Financial Freedom Milestones & Phases.
- Refocus goals on independence and long-term sustainability.
Lesson 3: Building a Personal Financial Plan. Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation.
- Integrate all lessons into one cohesive plan and prevent overspending.
Lesson 4: Tracking Net Worth, Not Just Income.
- Learn to track net worth for true wealth building.
Lesson 5: Automation Tools for Growth. Creating an Automation-First Financial System.
- Automate savings, investments, and financial systems.
Lesson 6: Planning Your Military or Career Exit.
- Strategize a smooth, financially secure career or military exit.
Lesson 7: Final Reflection & Your Financial Blueprint.
- Reflect on your journey and create a living blueprint for the future.
Lesson 8: Mod 3 Completion, Recap & Reflection.
- Celebrate completion and reinforce confidence.
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Disclaimer: Barracks to Bankrolls is a privately-owned business and is not affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD), any branch of the U.S. military, or any government agency. The use of military terminology is strictly for veteran audience relevance and does not imply endorsement. The owner is an active-duty service member operating this business in full compliance with DoD and service-specific regulations.
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