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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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Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits
VA Resources
January 29, 2025 | 16 min read

Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits

Veterans Benefits Guide – How to Unlock Your Veterans Benefits
2025 Roth IRA Rules: Why You Need a Roth IRA
Investing & Retirement
January 24, 2025 | 14 min read

2025 Roth IRA Rules: Why You Need a Roth IRA

2025 Roth IRA Rules: Why You Need a Roth IRA
2025 Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits
Investing & Retirement
January 24, 2025 | 5 min read

2025 Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits

2025 Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits
Military Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Credit Card Reviews
January 21, 2025 | 29 min read

Military Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Military Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Term Life Insurance vs. Whole Life Insurance
Insurance
January 16, 2025 | 8 min read

Term Life Insurance vs. Whole Life Insurance

Term Life Insurance vs. Whole Life Insurance
Unemployment Benefits by State: How to File and Top States with the Highest Unemployment Pay
Employment Resources
January 16, 2025 | 9 min read

Unemployment Benefits by State: How to File and Top States with the Highest Unemployment Pay

Unemployment Benefits by State: How to File and Top States with the Highest Unemployment Pay
Veteran’s Designation on Driver’s Licenses or State ID Cards
VA Records
January 10, 2025 | 4 min read

Veteran’s Designation on Driver’s Licenses or State ID Cards

Veteran’s Designation on Driver’s Licenses or State ID Cards
Power of Attorney – What Military Members Need to Know
Estate Planning
January 9, 2025 | 6 min read

Power of Attorney – What Military Members Need to Know

Power of Attorney – What Military Members Need to Know
Where to Open a Coverdell ESA Plan For College Savings
Investing & Retirement
January 6, 2025 | 7 min read

Where to Open a Coverdell ESA Plan For College Savings

Where to Open a Coverdell ESA Plan For College Savings
VA Loans vs. USDA Loans
VA Loans
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VA Loans vs. USDA Loans

VA Loans vs. USDA Loans
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