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Lacey Langford

Greensboro, North Carolina

Finance Blogger, The Military Money Expert at Freelance

Military money & entrepreneurship. Founder @ItsMILMO & @MilMoneyCon. Veteran. Financial Coach.

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  • 4 days ago | military.com | Lacey Langford

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  • 4 days ago | buff.ly | Lacey Langford

    Welcome to Ask Lacey, an advice column in which accredited financial counselor and MilMo founder Lacey Langford answers your pressing financial questions. Have a question for Lacey? Submit it here. Q.: I am a 100% disabled vet. I am paying $200+ per month for LTC insurance. Do I need to keep that insurance? Thanks so much for your question. It’s awesome that you’re taking a good look at your finances and wondering whether the $200-plus per month in long-term care (LTC) insurance is still worth it.

  • 2 weeks ago | military.com | Lacey Langford

    Serving in the military comes with financial perks such as special duty pays, bonuses and tax-free income while serving in combat zones. When that extra money is coming in, it can feel like a mini lottery victory, but if you don't have a plan for your extra pay, it can disappear fast, with nothing to show for it at the end of your service.

  • 1 month ago | military.com | Lacey Langford

    Welcome to Ask Lacey, an advice column in which accredited financial counselor and MilMo founder Lacey Langford answers your pressing financial questions. Have a question for Lacey? Submit it here. Q.: How exactly is CRDP taxed? I am a retired Marine. Each month I receive my military pension plus CRDP. It's my understanding that CRDP is taxed, but what is the mechanism for that tax?

  • 1 month ago | military.com | Lacey Langford

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Lacey Langford, AFC®
Lacey Langford, AFC® @FinanceLacey
10 Mar 25

This week on my podcast, I have a very special guest. Many in my community know @SteveStewartMe as the editor of the MILMO Show, but what some don't know is Steve's story of getting debt-free and the amazing opportunities he's been able to pursue because of the solid financial

MILMO
MILMO @ItsMILMO

We often hear about how debt or the lack of a financial cushion can trap us in a cycle of stress, forcing tough decisions that might dig us deeper into trouble. Often, it’s not because we want to but because our finances leave us no choice. What we don’t talk about enough is the https://t.co/EQr8Froofo

Lacey Langford, AFC®
Lacey Langford, AFC® @FinanceLacey
5 Feb 25

RT @ItsMILMO: Saving is just the beginning. If you’ve built good financial habits, what’s next? For many, it’s homeownership. Jerry Quinn,…

Lacey Langford, AFC®
Lacey Langford, AFC® @FinanceLacey
24 Jan 25

Even though we all talk about the importance of compounding interest, most of us don’t realize money is not the only thing that compounds. There's negative and positive compounding. Anger and hurt compound, but so do joy, networking, practice, and goodwill. You either let