What To Do With Your Military Enlistment Bonus

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Matt Ward

Matt Ward

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@kijafabruce5768
@kijafabruce5768 6 жыл бұрын
Don't spend $11,000 in the strip club.
@theblackknight9783
@theblackknight9783 6 жыл бұрын
Or escort
@geraldparker6655
@geraldparker6655 6 жыл бұрын
10,000 is a good stopping point.
@lilboxerx1442
@lilboxerx1442 6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@manny7568
@manny7568 6 жыл бұрын
I had a 40k bonus spent 20k partying don’t do this LOL
@Kyle-zw6jy
@Kyle-zw6jy 5 жыл бұрын
don't tell me what to do
@tulgold7892
@tulgold7892 5 жыл бұрын
You should buy a Dodge Charger
@Yerr_ItsNick
@Yerr_ItsNick 5 жыл бұрын
this is the best advice I've seen in this comment section. That is what I call an investment.
@xjustinplaguex8603
@xjustinplaguex8603 5 жыл бұрын
And marry a 19 year old.
@flaka13lks
@flaka13lks 5 жыл бұрын
Lmfao hahaha dead.
@theenzoferrari458
@theenzoferrari458 4 жыл бұрын
A dodge demon. Not some shitty charger.
@tastyechos1018
@tastyechos1018 4 жыл бұрын
Dont forget the amazing 28% APR rate
@kenn9927
@kenn9927 7 жыл бұрын
Great Advice. And there are people who say people join the military because they aren't smart enough to make it in the civilian world. Bravo Sir.
@johns5638
@johns5638 6 жыл бұрын
Ken N So the military is for dumb people?
@bomethia7412
@bomethia7412 6 жыл бұрын
Andy Miller That’s not what they were saying, they were saying some people will say people only join the military because they aren’t smart enough for regular civilian lives
@christengardner4780
@christengardner4780 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly I agree which makes no sense at all to me. 😂
@Mackyd740
@Mackyd740 4 жыл бұрын
My 50% of the bonus money went straight to my mother. She went to my bank and drew it all out. Told me "That's the money your father owes me". In the 80's, you were allowed to go into son's bank account without asking permission.
@raedalmamouri6215
@raedalmamouri6215 4 жыл бұрын
That’s good always take care of your mother
@ethancj5072
@ethancj5072 2 жыл бұрын
@@raedalmamouri6215 I think you missed a detail or two there.
@justinfernandez9876
@justinfernandez9876 2 жыл бұрын
god bless you im also giving my mother a good amount of my bonus prolly not 50% though
@xnagaox
@xnagaox 2 жыл бұрын
That sucks
@brrberrymerry
@brrberrymerry 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...
@danafreeman8235
@danafreeman8235 5 жыл бұрын
Joining the army for the skills and the foot in the door in law enforcement... the money is just capital for investment in my endgame
@taylormix1483
@taylormix1483 7 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better! My husband is (Active) Army and I'll be dropping a packet for OCS soon. We were high school sweethearts and my husband and I both were pulled into credit cards, car notes, and those little kiosks they have at the exchange. A year after we said "enough is enough" we're out $17,000 in debt and working hard to get rid of the bit we have left. It's so important for you to use KZbin to reach out and explain the importance of being mindful with your money because people target the military community like crazy!! We bought a Jeep from an auto sales place here in Germany that was right outside of a small base and were able to talk them down about $4,000. People really need to stay educated. Keep it up, Great video!!
@bjoernbertges113
@bjoernbertges113 7 жыл бұрын
In 2008 my uncle was given a 10k bonus because he was a straight a student from 7-12 grade. That seems almost rediculously crazy but it shows that the army really wants smart guys.
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 7 жыл бұрын
It's true for sure. High ASVAB + good grades or good SAT usually means you get a bonus as long as that MOS has one.
@juliearmymom7807
@juliearmymom7807 7 жыл бұрын
Shootemup89 My kid enlisted for 3/16 and is a college grad. Honor student, great SAT, fireman pilot EMT....no bonus.
@juliearmymom7807
@juliearmymom7807 7 жыл бұрын
Shootemup89 PTK Honor society, Dean's list good asfab. Not sure what happened.
@subarublue2658
@subarublue2658 7 жыл бұрын
I had a 2.1 gpa in highschool. I got an 84 asvab. I have no college experience... And they offered me $20,000 for my MOS. They offer the bonus based on how much they need people in that MOS. Not based off the job or your grades. P.s. anything over 10k, you will get 10k after bootcamp and the rest in monthly payments for the remainder of your enlistment. So for me I will get 10k after basic, and then the other 10k will be divided between 300 paychecks so basically $33 extra dollars every check. So anything over 10k should not make you scream with enthusiasm unless your gifted at saving money and will gather that 33 every 2 weeks and save it. P.s. my contract is for 3 years 18 weeks.
@mcdinosaur3568
@mcdinosaur3568 7 жыл бұрын
Subaru Blue I had a 2.0 GPA average and got an 84 on my ASVAB as well! I'm about to go to MEPS. Thanks for the info
@davidwadsworth8982
@davidwadsworth8982 7 жыл бұрын
Do not buy a car anywhere near a base. They will screw you big time. Get one at home.Also wait till way after AIT be at regulas station for at least 6 months and maybe not till after a deployment.If possible Lease one with your battle buddy. Spend the money on useful stuff, beer. food, the ladies.And INVEST at least half of it.
@m9a323
@m9a323 6 жыл бұрын
David Wadsworth not everyone joins straight after highschool some have done good paying jobs prior and may even have there own house and chose to serve
@douchebagginsmctalibancock2510
@douchebagginsmctalibancock2510 5 жыл бұрын
I always bought relatively light used cars outright my whole life. My father and grandfather did the same. A couple grenades here and there but between the 3 of us this strategy’s worked out pretty well. It’s applicable to majority of people as well. Just throwing it out there for anyone who could use it. All the best
@rosy5946
@rosy5946 5 жыл бұрын
No ladies bad idea just use money on food and gas and the whole rest for investment *^^^^
@elhulk320
@elhulk320 6 жыл бұрын
Great advice, I’m getting by myself ready to enlist 31years old. Your videos are helping and want to thank you! Bless.
@resonating6621
@resonating6621 3 жыл бұрын
So you think at 26 I'm not too old?
@Иванпонимаете-г4ш
@Иванпонимаете-г4ш 2 жыл бұрын
@@resonating6621 dude they take up to 32 years old your good lmao
@kevinbandong9334
@kevinbandong9334 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 31 too and I need to pass ASVAB
@justinfernandez9876
@justinfernandez9876 2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinbandong9334 ive seen a guy that was 34 at meps so yall good
@Bernie1714
@Bernie1714 2 жыл бұрын
@@resonating6621 I’m 24 we’re good fam. We’re Still young.
@Kyotica
@Kyotica 5 жыл бұрын
Those who got a bonus will probably get deployed like crazy. The more you ask from Uncle Sam the more he will ask from you
@jlaturno
@jlaturno 7 жыл бұрын
Just enlisted recently and leaving very soon. Got a $20,000 quick ship bonus and the recruiter said I had to have over 50 ASVAB score for it (which I do). I was told I would get 50% minus taxes after my AIT (although I have OSUT so hopefully after that) and then the rest spread throughout the next 3 years paying the date I enlisted. Just passing on what I've been told.
@josieegold6758
@josieegold6758 7 жыл бұрын
jlaturno You start getting the money once you arrive to your first duty station.
@claytoncounts6301
@claytoncounts6301 6 жыл бұрын
How long did it take for you to see that money?
@victorlaereg9597
@victorlaereg9597 6 жыл бұрын
clayton counts Anywhere from a month to six months
@anangelsstar
@anangelsstar 6 жыл бұрын
50% taxes out of it? Thats b.s.
@zacka.205
@zacka.205 6 жыл бұрын
anangelsstar No. His bonus was 20k, 50% of 20k is 10k. Then take taxes out of the 10k, and thats what he would get in lump sum. Then the other half would be given to him in increments.
@gavinhirn4538
@gavinhirn4538 6 жыл бұрын
Your other videos helped me. I took my asvab 5 days ago and passed. You helped me stay at peace. I ship out next month
@youraveragejoe2
@youraveragejoe2 6 жыл бұрын
What'd you score?
@moneybagzdale
@moneybagzdale 6 жыл бұрын
I plan on getting into real estate after i join the army as well this is crazy good to hear you have had success.
@johns5638
@johns5638 6 жыл бұрын
moneybagzdale I recommend being a real estate appraiser. But that said, do what interests you.
@joshuathomassian3591
@joshuathomassian3591 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 20k signing bonus for 31B MP, i also got a kicker to my GI bill that is un-taxed to continue to go to school. I ship out Feb 26th to Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Excited and nervous at the same time.
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 7 жыл бұрын
Then you are feeling the correct feelings. Lol but ayy that’s awesome!!
@randyvela2341
@randyvela2341 7 жыл бұрын
Hey man going for the Same mos and going to meps the 6th and 7th. Maybe might see you at Fort lost in the woods
@joshuathomassian3591
@joshuathomassian3591 7 жыл бұрын
Maybe, you never know.
@MadMartiganRT
@MadMartiganRT 6 жыл бұрын
How the fuk u got 20k bonus dafuk ????? I only got 5k and they told me MP is popular job so bonuses are low for MP’s
@Adrimari09
@Adrimari09 6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Thomassian hey. I'm heading to FLW in July!! What's the coolest stuff?
@jordancarlson7338
@jordancarlson7338 5 жыл бұрын
Invest it as a down payment on a 4plex housing complex. Then live in one unit and rent the other 3 (these will pay your mortgage plus some) then your BAH you can keep and you have investment property ready for when you marry and move into a real house.
@StrRoyalty
@StrRoyalty 7 жыл бұрын
I ship on July 31st. I got a 40k bonus. 25S. I ship to fort benning.
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 7 жыл бұрын
+vlad portal Nice!!! That's the longgg AIT if I remember correctly. They have more relaxed rules and stuff at Fort Gordon since it's long.
@sodafied7988
@sodafied7988 6 жыл бұрын
Andrew Wolford What did ya do for that bonus?
@MrAnonCunningham
@MrAnonCunningham 5 жыл бұрын
How is 25S?
@missioncaine9582
@missioncaine9582 6 жыл бұрын
my bonus was a 2 liter mtn dew from my corner store cause I enlisted in battlefield 1 😏
@thelastking3172
@thelastking3172 6 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your valiant Service
@ObsidianMirage
@ObsidianMirage 4 жыл бұрын
U-rah
@tooktheshield9631
@tooktheshield9631 6 жыл бұрын
I just enlisted with a $3000 enlistment bonus being a 91m, yes this is the job I want because I love fixing things, plus working on tanks just excites me, ship out this month to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
@johns5638
@johns5638 6 жыл бұрын
Sargeant Noodle That's awesome. My brother did that. Now he's a manager at a mechanic shop that works on semis and special equipment.
@jjbumpas6011
@jjbumpas6011 2 жыл бұрын
i’m getting a 40k bonus to be a 91m
@Julio-ti3cl
@Julio-ti3cl 6 жыл бұрын
40000 bonus 14e shipping out in 5 days!
@ZakKypto
@ZakKypto 6 жыл бұрын
Julio 1⃣0⃣1⃣7⃣ Lucky you're getting the same job as me but double the bonus! I'm gonna be 14E as well. With 20K bonus
@IAmAbstract
@IAmAbstract 5 жыл бұрын
Julio 1⃣0⃣1⃣7⃣ how you like it? 14e here 27,000 ship out July 2nd
@YouGotOptions2
@YouGotOptions2 7 жыл бұрын
good job dude, you are on the right track.
@sarahbush4462
@sarahbush4462 6 жыл бұрын
you have a video on everything to do with the military wow
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty much
@dougryan5481
@dougryan5481 7 жыл бұрын
I'm leaving for Benning on June 12th. Great advice keep up the good work!
@quintoncalloway3364
@quintoncalloway3364 7 жыл бұрын
Doug ryan Good luck man!!!! I leave on the June 20th
@trevorperry2918
@trevorperry2918 7 жыл бұрын
Doug ryan me too see you there
@hooliganinsight9585
@hooliganinsight9585 6 жыл бұрын
maybe ill see you there :)
@TRGApostle
@TRGApostle 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service brother. 101st, 8th ID and 1st Armored divisions
@TRGApostle
@TRGApostle 7 жыл бұрын
Msi Computer. I got myself an MSi Gaming laptop from the exchange. the soldier in me plays ARMA3 with the cold war crisis mods and a few others
@jacob_1866
@jacob_1866 4 жыл бұрын
Yo This guy knows what hes doing with money. He has passive income in real estate, and he has passive income on this youtube channel. GOod Job, I hope to be as smart and successful as you with my money one day. Im 17 and planning on joining ANG, and there is even a base in my hometown. Thanks for the vids I really appreciate it! They will come in handy during basic training.
@BaxxyNut
@BaxxyNut 5 жыл бұрын
He said that he got a $15,000 bonus and then said he got $6,000 i was shocked, and then he specified that that was taxed version of the half lmao.
@DomKelton420
@DomKelton420 7 жыл бұрын
"took 1500 of my 7500 'bonus' money." lol
@donm-tv8cm
@donm-tv8cm 6 жыл бұрын
The stock market is a great place to invest that money. Mutual funds require minimal know-how. An S&P 500 mutual fund is a very good, simple, safe long-term play. Even that first 50% after taxes, $6,061 invested in a S&P 500 mutual fund for 5 years, would nearly double in just 5 years' time, using the S&P 500 historical rates of return for 2012 thru 2017. It would have become $11,053 just for letting it sit there. Stocks CAN go down, but long-term they have always gone up.
@Reavs1
@Reavs1 3 жыл бұрын
BTC & ETH (crypto currency) much higher yields. Put 3.5k split even between them in June/ July. Currently worth 11.8k right now
@Gnussbaum
@Gnussbaum 4 жыл бұрын
I signed a contract to be a reserve officer “O9S” and I had the option for either 30K LRP or 15K signing, I decided to go with the loan repayment because of how much the signing was taxed. If you have no student loans, for sure still worth it. It’s free money! When I previously joined the navy (I’m prior service) I didn’t get anything.
@firacingast
@firacingast 4 жыл бұрын
Matt, you hit the jackpot with that $300 mobile home! Even if you decide to sell it you could easily, without a doubt make multiple times what you've spent on it! Here's my 0.02 as someone who's not in the military but is really interested in finance. Small bonuses (5-10k), I'd put it immediately into retirement money. I'd honestly start a Roth IRA with that money, reinvest the dividends and earn 7% interest back on it. 5-10k is very little money to get into real estate with, so if this is your bonus start a retirement fund (outside of the military's) and let it grow there. Save up your income from your time in the military and when you get out use it to get a duplex. Just to show how much 5k turns into in a Roth IRA lets assume you start yours at the age 20 and only ever put 5K into it and then you reinvest your dividends. By the time you're 63 it will be worth $98,000. Now let's say you put in 5k annually. By the time you're 64, it will be worth $1.6 million. If your bonus is 10k, and you put 5k in annually it becomes 1.75m with 225k contributed so it's about $1.5m growth that you'll take into retirement. For larger bonuses (20-40k) I'd save it and invest it into real estate when you're out. Look up Graham Stephan's video on house hacking for the most efficient way to utilize this money, or just read the rest of my comment (although what I'm going to say below only applies to married people). For married people getting a large bonus, you get BAH almost immediately in the military. Once you get BAH, I'd look into duplexes and take out a mortgage on one. You are not restricted to renting property with your BAH so use your BAH income to create a permanent source of income! With a duplex, you can do what's known as house hacking. Basically, you can live in one half of the home and rent out the other half. Your BAH + the rental income will basically mean you live there for free throughout your time in service. Once you're out, you've already gotten a few years of this mortgage paid off. Ideally you'll have saved up enough of your bonus and your in-service income to purchase a 2nd duplex and can then rent 3 units and live in the 4th. Pocket your residual income and put it into retirement funds. If you're not into real estate or property management, you can just put all of it into a Roth IRA and let it grow. 40k turns into almost 2.4million with a 5k annual contribution. Also, as a lesson younger and dumber me wishes I knew, always keep money on hand for personal emergencies. If you're single, I'd say $3,000 in emergency savings is enough to cover most things if you're insured. If you're married, save $7500 just in case + $2500 for each kid.
@demnbrown
@demnbrown 6 жыл бұрын
I actually got a friend who's a staff sergeant who did the same thing actually now he's sitting on like 5 houses that he's renting out and making bank on
@danielleraoul3799
@danielleraoul3799 6 жыл бұрын
Good morning Matt, First off, once again you're awesome. I couldn't agree with you more about what you said in your video 'what to do with your military enlistment bonus.' The advice you gave to soldiers on that topic is great. I also agree with what you said about not accepting a job/position just because it offers a bonus...especially if you don't care for the work environment, position, etc. As I said before, I'm using that same concept on my civilian job/career. I also like your advice on investing, stocks, saving, etc. Enjoy your day battle! Talk to you later.
@SergioHernandez-zv5wc
@SergioHernandez-zv5wc 7 жыл бұрын
Shiiiiit I’m using the money to pay off cc debt. I’m too old to spend like a young 18yo kid lol
@domonator5000
@domonator5000 5 жыл бұрын
Sergio Hernandez as an 18 yo kid, I am offended
@Yerr_ItsNick
@Yerr_ItsNick 5 жыл бұрын
@@domonator5000 Dont be. He has credit card debt
@christengardner4780
@christengardner4780 5 жыл бұрын
Lml I am 20 but I would use it for paying off student loans well finishing up that.
@biancathomas7697
@biancathomas7697 4 жыл бұрын
@@christengardner4780 my contract has 40k student loan repayment
@Notimp0rtant523
@Notimp0rtant523 3 жыл бұрын
I plan on investing mine. Great advice regarding happiness over money though. Thanks so much for your videos, I feel much more confident in joining.
@BaxxyNut
@BaxxyNut 5 жыл бұрын
I get $20,000 for my bonus, so $10,000 after training...so like $8,000. I'm planning on spending about $4,000 on a vehicle and $1,500 on a computer to play during college, around $200 on a cheap chromebook or something for college and then going from there.
@ShaneFleming2016
@ShaneFleming2016 6 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks Matt!! This gave me some good ideas on how to invest my money. I'm a graduate student but am not looking to enter the military. Good tips for even civilians!
@heebahobba5838
@heebahobba5838 2 жыл бұрын
Great mindset!!!!
@lowellstokes5328
@lowellstokes5328 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty good advice, probably over the head of many, but well thought out. Sending to my son.
@RichV20
@RichV20 2 жыл бұрын
5:50 "Stock market investing, I wouldnt do it right now" -May 2017, 5 years ago 5 years later the stock market has doubled. $6k wouldve turned into $12k in a simple index fund matching the S&P 500.
@boujieauntychi
@boujieauntychi 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this really got me thinking. Thanks for this!
@Runyth
@Runyth 6 жыл бұрын
Hello Matt ward. I've been watching many of your videos and I have learned a lot. I ship out to Fort leanord wood Missouri Jan 23rd and my Mos is 15U so I will be a ch-47 repair. Sadly I don't get a bonus
@doisenwadzinski6171
@doisenwadzinski6171 3 жыл бұрын
As you stated with the ASVAB, you need at least a 50 to get bonuses.
@grubhubguy9629
@grubhubguy9629 3 жыл бұрын
Yeap. Better score = better / more MOS available and bigger bonus. Aim for 99 or as close to that as possible. Never just settle for the minimum score needed to pass. (31 for Army)
@ethanvonachen7711
@ethanvonachen7711 Жыл бұрын
thats not true, sure some cases you need a good score for extra bonuses. but me, I had a 44 asvab and I was offered $40,000 for infantry.
@chun1314520
@chun1314520 7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the advice!
@Jaeounion
@Jaeounion 6 жыл бұрын
Wait, so let me get this right, the government literally taxes the money THEY give you? What a strange world we live in.
@Wabbaaajack
@Wabbaaajack 5 жыл бұрын
it's still considered income
@SGTZamora
@SGTZamora 7 жыл бұрын
Great advice👍 What state are you buying trailer homes for $300??!!
@karelmoredo
@karelmoredo 7 жыл бұрын
Nathan Zamora iiij
@jayhoward3068
@jayhoward3068 7 жыл бұрын
Nathan Zamora z probably very bad states but you can fix me up
@HoLyFnMoDzZ
@HoLyFnMoDzZ 7 жыл бұрын
North Carolina
@yuki-realtor5545
@yuki-realtor5545 7 жыл бұрын
Nathan Zamora a
@taylor9575
@taylor9575 6 жыл бұрын
Michigan
@theoriginaljackal8196
@theoriginaljackal8196 7 жыл бұрын
I put mine in savings, as well as half my paycheck.
@Chinstrap-99
@Chinstrap-99 4 жыл бұрын
This is great advice! Thank you!
@ferrari1997
@ferrari1997 6 жыл бұрын
Really informative video will be enlisting soon and definitely using money wisely after basic training and ait
@smeutr1
@smeutr1 6 жыл бұрын
I got an 8k bonus for my 3.5 years contract as a 91c mos. I honestly didn’t care about the bonus, I just wanted to get that mos. the bonus was literally a bonus for me.
@JRahman14
@JRahman14 7 жыл бұрын
Any videos on the pros/cons on living on base versus off-base?
@ShutterSpeedGaming
@ShutterSpeedGaming 7 жыл бұрын
live on base (no BAH) live off get (BAH)
@kingxquinn11
@kingxquinn11 6 жыл бұрын
Loyal Ethics so if I’m in the reserves i get bah?
@kingxquinn11
@kingxquinn11 6 жыл бұрын
TheMetalGuy852 basic housing allowance
@jimbotheassclown
@jimbotheassclown 6 жыл бұрын
K Quinn lol No you get bah if you're deployed only in the guard and reserves it's a part time job hahaha.
@jadenbrijalba1823
@jadenbrijalba1823 5 жыл бұрын
If you're an officer you get BAH and live on base
@dannyl.8695
@dannyl.8695 3 жыл бұрын
So I joined 9/2/21 into infantry got a 3 year contract. My score on my asavb was a 40. But my line scores were all 100's and 100 +'s Do with that what you will :)
@Brockwest2334
@Brockwest2334 7 жыл бұрын
TSP thrift savings plan C fund has averaged 10% per year over the last 40 years... invest in that for your retirement.
@Nobodyever-00
@Nobodyever-00 6 жыл бұрын
Interesting, great video. I signed up for a 3yr17w 11X-ray contract with an $8,000 bonus. Only reason I got that bonus is because I was home-schooled for 2 years of high school and then got my HSE diploma. Essentially making me a high school grad in their eyes... Makes no sense but I'm not arguing. It's not a lot of money but it's better than no bonus.
@dylanmudrack9
@dylanmudrack9 6 жыл бұрын
signed as a 92g(cook) $25000 sign on bonus $10000 after AIT then 5k on the second year of my enlistment then the third year then the fourth
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 6 жыл бұрын
Dang, niceee
@fredoinhisbag
@fredoinhisbag 6 жыл бұрын
Dylan Mudrack hey I’m going for 92g next month. What was it like?
@jpzzz8478
@jpzzz8478 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos bro!
@domonator5000
@domonator5000 5 жыл бұрын
Speaking of taxes, how do you pay your taxes when you’re over seas? Or do they not tax you over there
@IdiottFriends
@IdiottFriends 5 жыл бұрын
You dont get taxed when overseas.
@tyler4475
@tyler4475 4 жыл бұрын
Not only is your income not taxed when deployed, you also receive deployment pay, and depending on your place of deployment(like a war zone) you can also receive hazard pay.
@khalilkhalil9528
@khalilkhalil9528 7 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2018 challenger. I’d be taking a paycut joining the military. Should I put some of the bonus toward my car to save interest?
@gray334
@gray334 7 жыл бұрын
to help pay it off faster an lower the interest Id say yes, but you cant make money off cars just btw.
@vincentkegeris7075
@vincentkegeris7075 4 жыл бұрын
Asvab score 50 or above qualifys you for a bonus if there's one one available for your mos
@annaeva1297
@annaeva1297 6 жыл бұрын
I didn't even get a bonus idk why I'm watching this 😂😂
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@stt577
@stt577 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@michielvlog7338
@michielvlog7338 2 жыл бұрын
Hi matt i always watching your video
@erikfossum4984
@erikfossum4984 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt my name is erik and I'm planning on joining the army next year when I graduate from high school I was just wondering if you have a video or could make a video on how to send money home to your family while active duty
@damiancastellanos4044
@damiancastellanos4044 4 жыл бұрын
Ward thank you 🙏
@DjMisticc909
@DjMisticc909 7 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2017 camaro with my bonus
@AngelAguilar-dg2gp
@AngelAguilar-dg2gp 7 жыл бұрын
Kim Jong-un lmfao
@tiborklein5349
@tiborklein5349 7 жыл бұрын
I don't think that the Glorious Leader of True Korea drives a vehicle made by filthy imperialists.
@randyvela2341
@randyvela2341 7 жыл бұрын
Kim Jong-un wtf😂
@chelemartinez9587
@chelemartinez9587 6 жыл бұрын
Kim Jong-un very smart
@Dover939
@Dover939 6 жыл бұрын
How to blow your money on a car that will be obsolete in 10 years 101
@markkeusbrooksgotti7522
@markkeusbrooksgotti7522 4 жыл бұрын
How exactly did you get into the real estate investing??, sounds like a good idea, I’m on my way to basic training, haven’t got a date yet, waiting on some paperwork to get back.
@minoritybrotherhood422
@minoritybrotherhood422 5 жыл бұрын
Since I live by Gary, I can buy a trap house for $5. I wouldn't have to spend thousands on a single house.
@Cole_42
@Cole_42 4 жыл бұрын
You might need AIT just to go to the grocery
@jermainreyes7732
@jermainreyes7732 6 жыл бұрын
while I was at my recruiters station another dude was joining and everything he had already done the process and everything we found out we both wanted the same mos 18x 18b and the dude got 90k bonus and he aint even that smart and fit so im training and studying like crazy and getting fluent in a third language so I can get a nice bonus like that and invested in something that will actually help me
@RWong-wn3pv
@RWong-wn3pv 3 жыл бұрын
Invest ! invest ! invest !
@andrewmack4911
@andrewmack4911 6 жыл бұрын
I think the idea of still enjoying it. Hobbies are great but they become unhealthy when they either comsume all your money or all your time both are valuable.
@manuelrodriguez1589
@manuelrodriguez1589 6 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm doing 4 years as a 14T Patriot Launching Station Operator and I was given a 14k bonus
@michaeljones7336
@michaeljones7336 7 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on "Servicemember's Civil Relief Act?"
@SmokinJim-3D
@SmokinJim-3D 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Jones I work at a bank so this is specifically talking like loans and credit cards. Essentially we will waive late fee’s, lower interest rates, defer payments if overseas. Lots of other benefits as well, SCRA benefits are made so that the service member can focus on serving and not worry about loans at home!
@somebigguy2215
@somebigguy2215 5 жыл бұрын
Look up stock IEP. Buy in after a dividend payout for a little lower cost average and just let it sit there with a decent stop loss. They pay a massive dividend and have consistently paid over time.
@nicolewade4253
@nicolewade4253 6 жыл бұрын
68B with a 16k enlistment bonus and a 300$ kicker, more motivation to get through this lol
@flanman1905
@flanman1905 7 жыл бұрын
I get 12.5k for scoring above 50 asvab score and picking a certain job, which was the job I wanted, I go to fort benning august 6th
@SuperBabyMario0C
@SuperBabyMario0C 7 жыл бұрын
Cool when did you complete meps? I go this Friday so I wanna get an idea of how long I'll wait. I know there's many factors tho besides completing meps
@youraveragejoe2
@youraveragejoe2 6 жыл бұрын
@@SuperBabyMario0C he won't reply
@SuperBabyMario0C
@SuperBabyMario0C 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah i noticed haha, but hey if yall need answers i did meps a long ass time ago already
@youraveragejoe2
@youraveragejoe2 6 жыл бұрын
@@SuperBabyMario0C I went to meps for asvab but not an actual physical though
@TheAfghanPride786
@TheAfghanPride786 6 жыл бұрын
Save your enlistment bonuses for the future guys. If you ever need money to pay for a down payment on a house or for unexpected expenses after the military that money would be handy.
@MR-2_AW11
@MR-2_AW11 6 жыл бұрын
I love vehicles since I’m going in as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic I think I’ll flip vehicles
@m9a323
@m9a323 6 жыл бұрын
so your basically the commander of a trailer park sounds fancy
@yourewelcome3800
@yourewelcome3800 5 жыл бұрын
Well I feel like if your joining the army.. chances are your still a civilian and therefore you wont know What to do as a soldier! Hell half of us dont even know what the jobs are and what they mean
@christengardner4780
@christengardner4780 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly I have absolutely no clue what the jobs are at all but I want to join I'm just trying to get more information.
@johnycoho7830
@johnycoho7830 6 жыл бұрын
What about flipping cars?
@fredoinhisbag
@fredoinhisbag 6 жыл бұрын
johny coho Hell yeah bro. That’s wholesaling. Good investment too.
@backyardexplorer7784
@backyardexplorer7784 7 жыл бұрын
Got a 40000 as 25s :) I leave tuesday. Thank you for your videos. They are a huge help
@MattWard89
@MattWard89 7 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Nice bro! I heard they were cashing out a lot of bonus' again since we aren't down sizing. But that's great man. After taxes you will get the first half of like $16000. Don't blow it lol
@backyardexplorer7784
@backyardexplorer7784 7 жыл бұрын
any last minute tips? Going to Fort Jackson
@kinobody3842
@kinobody3842 7 жыл бұрын
Lonely Lizard don’t die
@eagle21y
@eagle21y 6 жыл бұрын
in my country you get around $1000 for a five year contract and $5000 for a ten year contract..
@itsroxanneboo
@itsroxanneboo 7 жыл бұрын
I was going to go in for ocs after i get my bachelor's but hey I'm not getting any younger so I think i will defiently go in and talk to a recruiter soon.
@425gaming
@425gaming 6 жыл бұрын
Ill be getting a 40k bonus as a 14T
@392chop8
@392chop8 6 жыл бұрын
425 Avabel damn. Where do you stay? I got offered 20k for that job
@bethanyblankinship3367
@bethanyblankinship3367 6 жыл бұрын
I’m wanting to do that job. But I heard they don’t use the patriots anymore and I’ll be stuck doing shitty work. Is that true?
@sherkiaprather9273
@sherkiaprather9273 9 ай бұрын
12N ship out tomorrow and was blessed to get $32k bonus
@2legit2quit70
@2legit2quit70 6 жыл бұрын
So the money they take in taxes wouldn't You Get that back when you do your taxes
@ericfarrar9185
@ericfarrar9185 4 жыл бұрын
So what is an easy way of investing into real estate
@firestickgaming6550
@firestickgaming6550 7 жыл бұрын
i signed the for the ANG for a 20k signing bonus for 12w (Carpentry and Masonry Work)
@alphadogzairsoftfamily7245
@alphadogzairsoftfamily7245 4 жыл бұрын
I go in for my asvab on the 27th super exited
@NinjaPay99
@NinjaPay99 Жыл бұрын
What about buying government bonds?
@Annastasiaworldoffun
@Annastasiaworldoffun 3 жыл бұрын
Do absolutely nothing with your bonus until you graduate AIT !!!!
@babayagar9091
@babayagar9091 6 жыл бұрын
Bro I’m motivated like crazy now! Lol
@MsBest450
@MsBest450 7 жыл бұрын
That's what I plan to do with some of my bonus money.I plan to invest some of it to make a little extra money on the side.
@gavinhirn4538
@gavinhirn4538 6 жыл бұрын
Great guy!!
@broskiebro3898
@broskiebro3898 4 жыл бұрын
buy that bad ass motorcycle
@luisriba8082
@luisriba8082 4 жыл бұрын
Invest it either in retirement or ETFS. Make it grow.
@Insidious-l8z
@Insidious-l8z 4 жыл бұрын
So it's been 3 years how much did you make?
@michaelwazowski4571
@michaelwazowski4571 7 жыл бұрын
Hey good job on the vids! Im in JROTC and im about to go to the Citadel for ROTC and I was wondering to commision do you just do your classes and time or do u compete for the commission? Thanks!
@jacqw1515
@jacqw1515 3 жыл бұрын
love it, love it!-so the think of ahead:)
@deet2440
@deet2440 5 жыл бұрын
I’m buying a mobile home😂😂😂
@stephaniehanks4879
@stephaniehanks4879 7 жыл бұрын
I had a M.O.S. WHO ARE YOU ! Active duty!
@thecrazeecow1682
@thecrazeecow1682 4 жыл бұрын
I remember in Jrotc when I went on base for the first time I noticed why there’s a lot of new sports cars. Pretty self explanatory unfortunately
@EG-O
@EG-O 4 жыл бұрын
Nah let me let you in on my secret for some good money. use it to buy cars on auction with hail damage. Even 2018 BMW's selling for 300-4000 for auction and can just do some simple fixes and sell it for 20k or so. $$$ then rinse and repeat. You'll be swimming in money
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