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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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One That Almost Got Away

Written by Super User | November 26, 2010

Brody Lockwood - Like a typical fledgling, I started down the track of financial indebtedness. Nineteen years old and nothing to lose. Credit - who need it? Savings - that was for older people with responsibility. Debt - my parents were in debt ergo it must be OK. When I was eligible for reenlistment, I reenlisted for a multiple of 3 worth $15K. I was happy to pay off my debt, but would I be able to stay out of debt?

Making Savings a Part of Marriage

Written by Super User | November 26, 2010

Capt. Rob Eckhardt is the first to admit that he hasn’t always been responsible with money. But less than 10 years after a rocky start to saving, Eckhardt reports that he and his wife are free from credit card debt, have a down payment on a home, and are saving regularly for retirement. And, as the Military Saves representative for his Air Force squadron, he’s helping others make similar progress.

Naval Battalion's Effort Yields Team Success

Written by Super User | November 26, 2010

Construction Battalion Five, DETAIL CHINHAE would like to share our campaign success story with you!

Currently we have 23 members on our Det, (all of whom have registered with militarysaves) and out of them 16 are planning for retirement by saving and investing money in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.