Lacey Langford

Lacey Langford is an Air Force veteran, military spouse, speaker and financial coach who changes people’s lives from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. She’s an accredited financial counselor with more than 15 years of financial planning, counseling and coaching experience.

Lacey’s the founder of MilMo, a community dedicated to helping the U.S. military with personal finance and entrepreneurship. She’s the host of "The MilMo Show," a podcast that helps the military community make, save and invest money wisely. Lacey is also the founder and CEO of MilMoneyCon, a national conference for financial professionals united by military service.

Latest Articles

Ask Lacey: How Service Members Can Stick to a Financial Budget

Military-life curveballs such as mobilizations, an unplanned permanent change of station or unexpected moving costs make...

How to Keep Your Finances in Check All Year Long

By reviewing your finances throughout the year, you can catch problems early, adjust your plans and make sure you're always...

(Sgt. 1st Class Veshannah Lovelace/U.S. Army photo)

Ask Lacey: Does Paying Off Debt or Investing for the Future Take Priority?

It’s usually better to eliminate your debt, or at least reduce it, before investing in long-term savings such as your IRA.

An airman lets a stack of coins fall into the palm of their hand in honor of Financial Planning Month at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

What to Do (and What Not to Do) with Your Pay Raise

Here's what to do -- and what not to do -- to ensure your pay raise sets you up for financial success.

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