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Tap Into the Power of Powerpay.org
By Lauren Chaplin, AFC® Candidate, FINRA Military Spouse Fellow
When it comes to personal finances, everyone has a favorite tool or system. Whether it be traditional pen and paper, Excel spreadsheet or an app on one’s phone, having some sort of visual to help see goals and the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ can really motivate individuals to get their finances in gear.
Paying Off High-Interest Debt Might Be Your Best “Investment” Strategy
By the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy
No investment strategy pays off as well as, or with less risk than, eliminating high interest debt.
Fall into Financial Preparedness & Consumer Identity Protection with These Resources
By Jena Roscoe, SVP, Chief Of Government Relations, Public Policy, Operation HOPE, Inc.
Did you know September was National Preparedness Month and October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? Throughout these autumn months, Operation HOPE is working with the U.S. DHS FEMA and American Red Cross to promote financial preparedness for U.S. Armed Forces members and their families.
Military Saves Celebrates National Save for Retirement Week 2016 and You Should, Too!
By Alecia D. Blair, Military Saves Communications Project Manager, AFC® Candidate, FINRA Foundation Fellow
National Save for Retirement Week is October 16-22. Military Saves is celebrating by highlighting our many retirement resources to help you reach your retirement savings goals and the resources of our partners.
Points to Ponder Before Taking on Debt
By The USAA Educational Foundation
Having debt has become a way of life in America.
According to the Federal Reserve System report on Consumer Credit, total outstanding consumer debt in the U.S. reached a total of $3.64 trillion in July 2016.
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