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Tax gain harvesting: how much can you realize at 0%?

Long-term capital gains are taxed at 0% federally while your taxable income stays under a ceiling. Military pay is mostly base pay (BAH and BAS are not taxed), so many servicemembers have room to sell winners, pay nothing, and buy right back at a higher cost basis.

Filing status Pay grade Years of service Tr...

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Is the USAA Career Starter Loan a good deal for military officer cadets and midshipman? It depends on your personal financial situation and what you plan to use the loan for.

I discussed the USAA Career Starter Loan and Navy Federal Career Kickoff Loan on my podcast,


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“The first $100,000 is a bitch, but you gotta do it. I don’t care what you have to do—if it means walking everywhere and not eating anything that wasn’t purchased with a coupon, find a way to get your hands on $100,000. After that, you can ease off the gas a little bit.”

– Charlie Munger

How long does it take to save $100,000 in the US military? Fo...


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TSP Roth Conversion Bracket Calculator (2026)

Enter your grade, time in service, and combat zone months. The calculator builds your taxable income from the 2026 pay tables, then shows how much you could convert from traditional TSP to Roth before crossing into the next federal bracket, and what it would cost.

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card military benefit is an annual fee waiver for active duty, Guard and Reserve on 30 day orders, and military spouses.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred annual fee is lowered to $0 for anyone listed as a covered borrower in the


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