My first guide “9 Ways to Become Financially Fit” talked about making a budget and sticking to it. I’ve received a lot of questions about the best way to create a budget that you can actually stick to, so I thought I would share a method that I have used successfully. If you’re anything like me, making a budget is […]
The Simple Calculation That Can Change Your Life
May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Your Money X (1+i)^n If that looks like a bunch of gibberish to you, don’t worry – I’m here to explain it (and explain why it’s going to change your life). It has been called many things, from “the greatest mathematical discovery of all time” to “the financial snowball”. No matter what you call it, COMPOUND INTEREST can change your life. […]
Become a Networking Ninja and Land the Job of Your Dreams
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the things I heard repeatedly during my transition out of the military was this elusive “veteran network” that I was going to access in order to…do things? It was something I heard about constantly, but I had no idea where it was or what I was supposed to do with it. Sounds like prom […]
43-Year Old Retired Gunny is Showing Us How It’s Done
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s not every day that you hear about a retired enlisted Marine going back to college. When I found out this story was about someone who was a MARINE and an SMU student, I had to share it here. THOMAS KROMIS IS LEADING VETERANS BY EXAMPLE This really is an incredible story of a veteran who […]
Welcome to VeteraNext!
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Joining the Marine Corps changed me. What I did when I got out changed my life. You’ve probably found your way to this site because you’re a veteran preparing to make the difficult transition into this strange place known as the “civilian world”. Or maybe you’re just getting into the military, but want to make the most of your […]