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Three Ways to Improve Your Financial Capability Now

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Written by Lila Quintiliani · 28 March 2019

By Lila Quintiliani, AFC®, Military Saves

April is National Financial Capability Month, when the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) and the Ready Campaign encourage people to improve their financial futures and to be prepared when disaster strikes. Here are three actions you can take now to make sure you are ready for any financial disaster, big or small.

Financial Spring Cleaning: 5 Things You Should Do Now

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Written by Lila Quintiliani · 18 March 2019

By Lila Quintiliani, AFC®

Spring is almost here. Here are 5 easy tips to get your financial house in order.

How to Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2019 by Guest Blogger

Tips on Where to Keep Your Emergency Savings by Lila Quintiliani

#MSW19 Savings Theme: Save the extra by Tammy G. Bruzon

Take the ‘Save the Extra’ Military Family Challenge by Guest Blogger

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Regular Savings is the Key to Success

Written by Super User | November 26, 2010

My name is Chris Strong. I joined the Air Force on 25 March, 1985. On that day, my financial life changed forever. I was introduced to saving bonds in Basic Training. Savings bonds were the big thing back then just like the Thrift Savings Plan is today. A Colonel gave us a briefing. I cannot remember his name but I can remember the 100 savings bonds he had posted to a piece of card board. He gave us a speech on the importance of saving money and how it can change your life. He inspired me to save.

Savers Pledge Leads to Savings Success

Written by Super User | October 13, 2011

My name is Rob and I am a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserve. My financial success is a huge result of the Military Saves Campaign.

My journey began five years ago after marrying my wife, Lisa. We entered our marriage with no savings plan in sight, carrying debt and living in a tiny apartment. After seeing an advertisement for Military Saves, we decided to grab the reigns of our finances and implement a positive financial plan.

A Disciplined Approach to Saving

Written by Super User | November 26, 2010

I just recently retired after 30 years of service with the Marine Corps. I truly enjoyed my time serving the Corps and I flourished in the disciplined environment. I also took a disciplined approach to saving. Here are some of the tactics I used-they are very low to moderate risk.