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10/29/2025


SEASON 2 Episode 3 - The Hidden Network Helping Veterans Build Million-Dollar Businesses - with Joe Reagan of Mt. Carmel VBOC

In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we chat with Joe Reagan from the Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center. The conversation highlights how veteran service organizations help veterans and military spouses transition to civilian life and launch veteran-owned small businesses, offering critical guidance, funding access, and financial education.

With Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery
10/15/2025

SEASON 2 Episode 2 - Military to Millionaire! How Veterans Are Launching Thriving Small Businesses - with Brandon Eldridge of Pikes Peak SBDC

In this episode of the Militarily Speaking podcast, we sit down with Brandon Eldridge, Executive Director of the Pike’s Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Brandon shares how small businesses – especially veteran-owned and military spouse small businesses – can access the tools, funding, and financial education they need to thrive. 

With Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery
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10/1/2025

SEASON 2 Episode 1 - Military Family Budgets: Stop Making These Money Mistakes! with Lacey Langford of MILMO Show

In this episode of the Militarily Speaking podcast, we sit down with Lacey Langford, host of the MILMO Show and MilMoneyCon, as well as an Air Force veteran, military spouse, and accredited financial counselor. Together we explore the unique financial challenges military families face. From the importance of financial literacy to practical tips for better money management, this conversation offers valuable insights for military members and civilians alike.
With Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery
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08/20/2025

Ep. 86 - The #1 Resource Veterans & Military Spouses Need to Land Their Dream Job: Hire Heroes USA

In this episode of “Militarily Speaking,” Tom and Jodi sit down with Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA, the leading veteran and military spouse employment organization, to discuss leadership development, communication challenges, and the unique obstacles military families face when transitioning to civilian life. 
With Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery

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    Recent news 

    Money.com

    Named Best Banking for Checking for Military

    For the second consecutive year, Armed Forces Bank is Money's pick for the best checking account for members of the military. The bank offers its Access Freedom Checking account with no monthly service fees, no minimum balance requirements and no-fee money orders. It also provides early pay for military direct deposits. This checking account also offers access to over 38,000 surcharge-free ATMs across the U.S.

    Kansas City Business Journal
     
    The Kansas City Business Journal has published a list of the top five strongest midsize banks in KC based on second quarter data for area banks with $500 million to $2 billion in assets and a variety of other judging criteria. Armed Forces Bank has been named the No. 1 strongest midsize bank in Kansas City for 2025.
    Yahoo! Finance
     
    Armed Forces Bank has been recognized 14 of the last 15 years, underscoring its reputation as a trusted financial partner to the military community for providing the financial services, products and education that most benefit service members and their families. 
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    Yahoo! Finance compared the top FDIC- and NCUA-insured banks and credit unions for military members, evaluating key metrics such as membership eligibility requirements, fees, customer experience, product choice, and more. Armed Forces Bank was named to the top five.

    BENZINGA Money

    Best HELOCs for Veterans, According to Experts

    If you’re looking for a way to borrow money for a home renovation, medical expense or other large purchase, you might consider leveraging the equity you’ve built in your home. Home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are flexible borrowing options that allow borrowers to take out funds against their home equity. 

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