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Ryan Guina

Founder of The Military Wallet

Ryan Guina is The Military Wallet's founder. He is a writer, small business owner, and entrepreneur. He served over six years on active duty in the USAF and is a current member of the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Ryan started The Military Wallet in 2007 after separating from active duty military service and has been writing about financial, small business, and military benefits topics since then.

Featured In: Ryan's writing has been featured in the following publications: Forbes, Military.com, US News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Reserve & National Guard Magazine (print and online editions), Military Influencer Magazine, Cash Money Life, The Military Guide, USAA, Go Banking Rates, and many other publications.

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Wendy’s Veterans Day Free Meal Offer 2026
Military Discounts
August 21, 2026 | 2 min read

Wendy’s Veterans Day Free Meal Offer 2026

Wendy’s Veterans Day Free Meal Offer 2026
Asset Allocation – How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio to Maximize Return and Minimize Risk
Investing & Retirement
August 21, 2026 | 14 min read

Asset Allocation – How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio to Maximize Return and Minimize Risk

Asset Allocation – How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio to Maximize Return and Minimize Risk
Best Vanguard Funds – Mutual Funds and ETFs
Investing & Retirement
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Best Vanguard Funds – Mutual Funds and ETFs

Best Vanguard Funds – Mutual Funds and ETFs
Bob Evans Veterans Day Military Discount for 2026
Military Discounts
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Bob Evans Veterans Day Military Discount for 2026

Bob Evans Veterans Day Military Discount for 2026
Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefit with Aid and Attendance Allowance
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August 21, 2026 | 6 min read

Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefit with Aid and Attendance Allowance

Understanding the Veterans Pension Benefit with Aid and Attendance Allowance
2026 Sport Clips Veterans Day Military Discount & Free Haircut on Veterans Day
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2026 Sport Clips Veterans Day Military Discount & Free Haircut on Veterans Day

2026 Sport Clips Veterans Day Military Discount & Free Haircut on Veterans Day
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August 20, 2026 | 8 min read

10% Early Withdrawal Penalty for Retirement Accounts

10% Early Withdrawal Penalty for Retirement Accounts
Buffalo Wild Wings 2026 Veterans Day Military Discount
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Buffalo Wild Wings 2026 Veterans Day Military Discount

Buffalo Wild Wings 2026 Veterans Day Military Discount
Best Places to Open a Roth IRA Account
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Best Places to Open a Roth IRA Account

Best Places to Open a Roth IRA Account
Where Should You Invest First – Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or IRA?
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Where Should You Invest First – Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or IRA?

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