#87 - Building Financial Resilience for Veterans - Erik Baskin

Send us a text The episode touches on the lack of personal finance education in schools, with Erik advocating for more practical courses to set young adults up for success. He also describes his approach to budgeting as a way to reduce mental stress and free up brain space for more important life decisions. Overall, this episode is packed with practical finance advice, life lessons from the military, and personal anecdotes on happiness, resilience, and purpose. It’s a great listen for anyone looking to better align their finances with their values and build a foundation for long-term freedom. === Time Codes: 00:00 Building a Guest Wish List 04:31 Passion for Finance and Investing 07:06 Enhancing Financial Resilience 13:18 "Early Financial Literacy"s Impact" 15:00 Intentional Living: Values-Driven Decisions 18:22 Pre-Kids Trip to Australia 22:05 Family Time as Life"s North Star 25:17 Financial Stress and Life Impact 27:28 Book Recommendations for Financial Resilience 31:50 "Retirement Plans and Lost Time" 36:13 Amazon Wish List Spending 37:57 Managing Inbound Requests 41:56 "Happier Future in Colorado" Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure Episode 49: Ryan Hawk – Crafting a Legacy of Leadership Episode 52: Riley Tejcek – Mission of Empowerment and Endurance