In this second installment, host Olivia and Legal Assistance Attorney Emily Baggett explore how finfluencer and lawfluencer culture directly impacts military members and civilians alike. The discussion highlights the dangers of trusting "barracks lawyers" and "watercooler advisors" for complex matters like the Blended Retirement System, security clearances, and estate planning. Olivia shares a personal story of childhood swing-set FOMO to illustrate how easily emotional comparisons can drive impulsive debt, from low- to high-income families. Emily emphasizes crucial legal protections like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act, which are often missed by generic online advice. They also expose the limitations of artificial intelligence in drafting legal documents, noting how agencies like DFAS will reject powers of ...