In this episode of the Veterans Growing America Podcast, Coach R.L. Simmons and Donnell Johns sit down with Army veteran and financial educator Avis Savage, Founder & CEO of ASIC Strategies for Life.

Avis shares her path from serving eight years on active duty to building a mission around helping individuals understand money, eliminate confusion, and prepare for retirement with clarity. She breaks down why so many “successful” and high-income professionals still don’t truly know where their money is going—and why financial confidence starts with awareness, not intimidation.

This conversation is practical and straight to the point: tracking cash flow, understanding compounding, leveraging assets, and building a strategy that protects wealth while positioning you to grow it. Avis also explains why insurance can be more than a legacy tool and how certain strategies can create tax-advantaged opportunities when structured correctly.

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next financial move, this episode gives you a starting point—and a direction.

Topics covered:

• How military discipline and organization translate into business success
• Why most people don’t actually know their cash flow (even high earners)
• Compounding, leveraging, and dual-purpose strategies explained simply
• Why “not all debt is bad” and how to think in assets vs. liabilities
• The power of free consultations and asking the right questions early
• Building retirement readiness and protecting wealth the smart way
• How Veterans Growing America supports veteran entrepreneurs through community and opportunity

Connect with Avis Savage (ASIC Strategies for Life):

• Instagram: @asicstrategiesforlife
• Facebook: ASIC Strategies for Life
• Website: www.asicstrategies4life.com

Connect with the hosts:
Coach R.L. Simmons (YourMoneyGOAT)

• Simplifying finances from A to Z: budgeting, protection, strategy, and leverage
• Website: yourmoneygoat.com (sign up for a free financial audit)

Veterans Growing America (VGA)

• Website: veteransgrowingamerica.com
• Find veteran-owned businesses in the directory
• Visit the VGA Marketplace: 14901 Potomac Town Place, Suite 110, Woodbridge, VA (Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center)

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