MILMO Show

Are you a money cheater? Or has someone you know and love ever cheated on your financially? Financial infidelity can absolutely ruin a marriage or relationship and your finances, but what do you do if you suspect it’s happening to you?

In this episode, I talk with forensic accountant Tracy Coenan on the red flags of financial infidelity you should watch for and how to handle them if you find them in a way that protects yourself and your finances.

Key topics in the interview:

• What financial infidelity is and examples of it in relationships
• Red flags to watch out for that may indicate financial cheating
• Tips for being proactive to prevent financial infidelity
• Importance of trusting your gut instinct if you notice any behavior changes
• Steps to take if you suspect financial cheating
• Types of documents to keep an eye on
• Common mistakes people make when discovering financial infidelity
• Role of a forensic accountant in uncovering financial cheating in divorce cases
• Advice for overcoming fear of looking at personal finances

The show notes can be found here: https://laceylangford.com/podcast/financial-infidelity

It’s that time. The sun is setting on 2024. Did your year go as planned? Did you do all the things you wanted? Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and sometimes we don’t do what we said we would do. If we want a different result we have to take different action in 2025.

In this episode, I’m talking about having the guts to go after what you want in the new year. Letting go of fear, stopping worrying about what others think, and finally taking steps toward reaching your goals.

https://milmo.co/podcast/guts-to-go-after-what-you-want-in-2025

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I’m not going to lie, preparing to buy a home is something more people should do. Research and planning will go a long way to save you time, money and heartache. Unfortunately, many people are winging it.

My guest, Chris Birk is here to help prepare us all on buying a home with a VA Loan. If you're a seasoned home buyer or looking to buy your first home, this is a valuable show for you. Chris shares what most people miss when buying a house and tips for being successful at it.

Chris Birk is the Director of Education for Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, and author of “The Book on VA Loans: An Essential Guide to Maximizing Your Home Loan Benefits.” Chris’ articles and analysis have appeared at The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox Business and more.

Preparing to Buy a Home Episode Details

• Why it’s important for people to begin home buying when they’re ready
• Buying homes for the wrong reason, keeping up with the Jones’
• Where your finances should be before you buy a home
• The average credit score you need to buy a house
• The pros and cons of homeownership
• What PITI is and what you should know about it
• The top tools people need in their tool belt before buying a home
• The top mistakes Servicemembers and Veterans make when buying a home

Show Notes

The sand in the hourglass is dropping. Sooner or later, you’ll be retiring. Are you ready for it? What steps are you taking to get prepared?

Robert Schulz a CFP® and the author of Thoughts on Things Financial. He is also the founder and president of Schulz Wealth which was named on Investopedia’s list of 100 Top Financial Advisors in 2019 and 2017. And Rob is a Navy veteran.

Rob shares lots of tips to help you start preparing for your retirement right now. We also talk about ways to prepare for retirement even when life throws you some curveballs.

The show notes can be found here: https://laceylangford.com/podcast/start-preparing-for-retirement

Taxes can be intimidating. There’s a lot to understand. There are different types of income incomes to consider, different deductions, credits and a whole bunch more.

In this episode, we talk about what you should know about the Advance Child Tax Credit. How it’s different from the Child Tax Credit, the impacts of advance payments, what divorced couples should know, and how to plan and get help with your taxes.

My guest, Jerry Zeigler is a 20 year US Navy submarine veteran and a military spouse, who has experienced both sides of deployments. Jerry completed his MBA, is an Accredited Financial Counselor®, and an Enrolled Agent. He was a 2010 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellow. As the owner of JZ Financial management, he provides virtual tax preparation, tax consulting, and financial counseling. Jerry is also a member of the Better Financial Counseling Network. Jerry is a SaverLife Tax Coach and who has authored several articles about taxes for them. SaverLife is a non-profit with the mission to create prosperity for working families by helping them save and invest in their futures. They do this by encouragement and gamification.

Jerry gives us all a heads up on the Advance payments for the Child Tax Credit so we can be prepared.

Show notes can be found here: https://laceylangford.com/podcast/advanced-child-tax-credit/