The Military Money Manual Podcast #49 Rob Shaye: Military Reservist & Military Spouse Credit Cards, Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Rob Shaye is a Coast Guard reservist, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and military traveler.
He's passionate about financial education and helping military servicemembers make the best decisions with their money. Learn more about Robert Shaye's company Fireside Finances on his website.
In this wide ranging episode, co-hosts Jamie and Spencer talk with Rob about a variety of topics including:
- The mistakes Rob made investing his lawn mowing money at 15
- How Rob got into travel rewards credit cards
- Converting a Chase Marriott card to a Ritz Carlton card
- Rob's favorite card at the moment, the Paceline Card
- Getting military fee waivers as a Reservists and military spouse
- Maximizing the Amex Platinum $200 airline fee credit
- Bank account bonuses
- Where Rob goes for credit card news
- Recommended fiction and non-fiction books
If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon at or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com.
I also offer a 100% free course on military travel credit cards and getting credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express and Chase Sapphire Reserve® in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3.