The Next Tour podcast
The Next Tour podcast
Podcast Description
Ian and Andia will explore the unique journey of military transition—before, during, and after service. Whether a servicemember is ending their first term, stepping into a new career post-retirement, or settling into full retirement after decades of service, this podcast has been created to help. Ian and Andia know firsthand the big decisions, challenges, and sometimes overwhelming questions that come with each step of the transition process.
Through open conversations and real stories, The Next Tour brings you support, guidance, and practical insights from those who’ve walked the path
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Content Themes
This podcast addresses key themes surrounding military transition, including financial planning, benefits navigation, spouse employment challenges, and personal journeys. For example, Episode 6 discusses employment resources for military spouses, while Episode 5 focuses on understanding TRICARE during the transition process.
Ian and Andia will explore the unique journey of military transition—before, during, and after service. Whether a servicemember is ending their first term, stepping into a new career post-retirement, or settling into full retirement after decades of service, this podcast has been created to help. Ian and Andia know firsthand the big decisions, challenges, and sometimes overwhelming questions that come with each step of the transition process.
Through open conversations and real stories, The Next Tour brings you support, guidance, and practical insights from those who’ve walked the path
In this episode of The Next Tour, Ian and Andia reflect on the past year and a half of their podcast, focusing on key categories for military personnel transitioning out of service. They share insights on health insurance, life insurance, taxes, and education benefits, providing practical advice and resources to ease the transition process. For deeper dives into each of the topics discussed, checked out the linked episodes where the experts give insight and advice on each of these critical checklist items.
Below are links and resources that we mentioned during the show:
Health insurance episodes:
- TRICARE Life Events Retiring Page
- Episode 5 with Lile Quintiliani to talk TRICARE
- Episode 37 with us to talk salary and benefits negotiation
Life insurance episodes:
- Episode 3 with Heather Walrath to talk SBP
- Episode 7 with Jerry Quinn to talk other life insurance options and planning
- Episode 37 with us to talk salary and benefits negotiation
Taxes and residency episodes:
- Episode 14 with Brandon Lovingier to talk financial readiness
- Episode 15 with Todd McCaffrey to talk state resources
- Episode 24 with Attiyya Ingram to talk taxes
- Episode 27 with Grant Vermeer to talk home ownership
- Episode 29 with Mike Manion to talk living as an expat
Education benefits transfer and use episodes:
- Episode 15 with Todd McCaffrety to talk state resources
- Episode 19 with Dedrick Curtis and Episode 20 with Kate Horrell on GI Bill
- Episode 22 with Ryan Pavel and Episode 25 with Britt Andrade to talk higher education
- Episode 31 with Sydney Matthes to talk college acceptance
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The Next Tour Podcast disclaimer
The views, opinions, and advice expressed by our guests on The Next Tour are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast, Ian, Andia, or any affiliated organizations. While we strive to provide helpful and accurate information, this podcast is for informational purposes only. We encourage listeners to consult with professionals or conducttheir own research before making any significant decisions related to military transition or post-service life. The content is intended as guidance and personal perspective, not as official advice.
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