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.

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Ask Lacey: Should I Stay Signed Up for Medicare Part B?

For military retirees and their eligible family members, Tricare for Life works hand in hand with Medicare.

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Back-to-School Budgeting Plan for Military Families

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and families, a time to reconnect with friends or make new ones and the...

What to Do When a Military Spouse Loses Income

When you’re depending on that paycheck to cover essentials like rent, car payments or groceries, losing it can turn your...

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Ask Lacey: Are Ads for 'Veteran Credit Forgiveness' Legit?

Most of these ads are not what they seem, and you're right to question them.

Ask Lacey: Is Private Long-Term Care Insurance Necessary for a 100% Disabled Vet?

As a 100% disabled veteran, you have valuable Department of Veterans Affairs benefits that might make private LTC insurance...

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How to Navigate Finances During a Permanent Change of Station

A PCS comes with many unknowns. Those uncertainties can cause stress, especially when it comes to your money.

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Ask Lacey: Is Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Taxed?

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to taxes and...

What You Should Do with Special Duty Pay and Bonuses

Receiving special duty pay, such as jump, dive or flight pay, is great news for your financial planning. That said, be...

Ask Lacey: Do Any Programs Offer Low-Cost Auto Insurance?

Finding cheaper auto insurance is all about shopping around, asking questions and requesting discounts.

How Military Spouses Can Save for Retirement

Fortunately for military spouses, you can still save for your own retirement, even with challenges such as unemployment and...

Ask Lacey: How Can Veterans Get Free Cell Phones?

The good news is, there are options to help you without jumping through a bunch of hoops.

How to Prepare Financially for the Transition to Civilian Life

Without preparing for life after the military, the loss of benefits, higher taxes, tighter budgets and family stress can...

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...

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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.

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