Ryan Guina

Ryan Guina is a military veteran, writer and small business owner. He currently serves in the Air National Guard.

Ryan served on active duty in the US Air Force for six and a half years and completed five deployments. He worked as a civilian contractor on US Air Force logistics systems for several years after leaving active duty. He joined the Air National Guard after being out of the military for over eight years.

During his transition from active duty, he started two websites, TheMilitaryWallet.com and CashMoneyLife.com. He continues to operate these websites to help people take advantage of their military benefits and to make better financial decisions.

Ryan's writing has been featured in Military.com, Forbes.com, US News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Reserve & National Guard Magazine, USAA, and many other publications.

Latest Articles

Why Aren't There Military Retiree Pay Scales?

Have you ever wondered why there are no pay charts for military retirees?

Didn't Retire from Active Duty? You Can Still Use Your Service Toward a Pension

The good news is that your active duty military service puts you in a better position to earn a pension, even if you count...

Having a VA Disability Rating Doesn't Prevent You from Serving in the Military

In some cases, it is possible to serve in the military with a VA disability rating.

Five Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Living from paycheck to paycheck? The sooner you break free from the cycle, the sooner you can move toward financial security...

Why January Is the Month to Put a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report

Your credit report includes very important documentation of your credit history, which is used by lenders to assess risk.

5 Military Transition Money Problems and How to Solve Them

Finding the help and resources you need to plan for your financial transition from the military is critical.

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