Empowering Military Spouses with Financial Education: A Comprehensive Guide
This episode of the Waiting Warriors Podcast features Michelle Bowler and guest Lizanne Lightfoot, the seasoned spouse and representative of Go VA, discussing the unique financial challenges and opportunities military families face.
The conversation covers the importance of budgeting, how to effectively manage finances despite the unpredictable military life, and introduces Go VA's digital platform, The Edge, designed to empower military couples through free, comprehensive financial education.
From assessing money personalities to setting financial goals and utilizing neutral tools for budgeting and planning, this episode provides invaluable insights and practical advice for military spouses seeking financial stability and growth.
Check out THE EDGE: https://mygova.com/
Get more Waiting Warriors content and resources: https://www.instagram.com/thewaitingwarriors/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Financial Empowerment for Military Spouses
01:41 Meet the Expert: Lizanne Lightfoot, The Seasoned Spouse
03:18 The Unique Financial Challenges of Military Life
07:31 Practical Tips for Budgeting and Financial Planning For Military Spouses
13:23 Leveraging Tools for Financial Education and Empowerment During Deployments and PCSing
27:03 Setting Financial Goals and Building a Strong Partnership as a Military Couple
36:46 Conclusion: Empowerment For Military Couples Through Education
86. How To Be A Thriving Military Spouse Who Prioritizes Being Healthy with Navy Wife Elizabeth
85. The Importance Of Not Putting Yourself Last with Navy Wife Flossie
84. How To Navigate Infertility As A Military Spouse with Army Wife Aleida
82. The Struggle Of Dealing With Constant Change In The Military with Navy Wife Joanna
83. 20 Lessons Learned in 2020 with Austin and Michelle
81. Finding The Balance Between Independence And Interdependence As A Military Spouse with Army Wife Julia
80. The Power Of A Positive Mindset in Military Life with Army Wife Vanessa
79. Navigating The Hard Emotions Of Military Life with Veteran and Air Force Wife Christina
78. Making The Best Of Wherever You Are with Army Wife Yvonne
77. Living A Purpose-Filled Life In The Military with Coast Guard Wife Jessica
76. Connecting Regardless Of Distance with Navy Wife Suzanne
75. Evolving To Be The Best You with Army Wife Marla
74. Learning To Reach Out And Seek Help with Army Wife Dr. Ingrid Herrera-Yee
73. Battling The Social Stigma Of Combat Trauma with Marine Wife Jolynn
72. Reacting To Suicide With Hope and Brightness with Kati
71. How to Give Yourself Grace and Space with Marine Wife Amy
70. Foster Care In The Military: You Can Do More Than You Think with Army Wife Christal
69. Supporting Entrepreneurs In The Military Spouse Community with Air Force Wife Monica
68. Discovering The Value Of Vulnerable Communication with Army Wife Ashley
67. Learning To Do Things On Your Own with Military Spouse Lily
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
History Storytime - For Kids
Privacy Boys
Nonsensical Show
Black Beauty
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly