• Choose Your Savings Goal
    Emergency fund Retirement Investment Savings Vacation Education Large Purchase Debt Repayment Housing Transition fund General Savings
    Emergency fund

    Nearly a quarter of savers who take the Military Saves pledge chose “emergency savings” as their first wealth-building goal. And they have the right idea.

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    Helpful emergency savings links:

    Set a Goal: Save for Emergencies Emergency Savings Tips on Where to Keep Your Emergency Savings This is the Emergency You've Been Saving For How Military Families Can Save $500 to $1,000 for Emergencies
    Retirement

    Retirement savings is a top priority for many Savers. Saving now for retirement will ensure that you have enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of living when you stop or reduce the amount of hours you work.

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    HELPFUL RETIREMENT SAVINGS LINKS:

    Why Military Spouses Should Get Ready for Retirement, Too Your Uniformed Services TSP Account: A Sweet Deal That Just Got Sweeter Three Things to Know When You Have Two TSP Accounts Your TSP: How to Make Your Money Work For You
    Investment Savings

    More and more people who take the Military Saves pledge are choosing investment savings as their goal. Making investments can build wealth over time more reliably than using a savings account, but it also involves risk. So, it’s important to educate yourself.

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    Helpful Investment Savings Resources:

    Check out the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) time-tested rules Check out the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) guiding principles Learn more about investment fees from the SEC
    Vacation

    Vacation anyone? You might be gearing up for your next trip soon. Luckily, you don’t have to be rolling in dough to travel!

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    Check out these resources to help save for your next vacation:

    Make the Most of Your Vacation with These Easy Summer Savings Tips
    Education

    Saving for education is the second most popular goal (after saving for emergencies) savers select when they pledge to save with Military Saves.

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    Helpful Education Savings Links:

    Learn more about grants and scholarships Learn more about Federal Work-Study Learn more about 529 plan fees and how they impact financial aid eligibility Learn more about savings bonds Learn more about federal student loans
    Large Purchase

    Think and acting like a saver not only means knowing what you’re saving for and how much it costs, but having a plan for building that savings.

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    Helpful Large Purchase Savings Tips:

    Five Rules for Buying a House 4 Things Veterans and Service Members Need to Know When Buying a Home 5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You Save with a Plan: Your Future Self Will Thank You
    Debt Repayment

    Getting out of debt is the #3 goal Savers select when they pledge to save. With planning, discipline, patience, and maybe some outside help, almost anyone can reduce their debts and start to accumulate wealth.

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    Helpful Debt Repayment Links:

    Tips for Getting Out of Debt First Step to Destroy Debt: Stop the Bleeding Looking for extra money? 8 Debt Management Tips That Could Help Military Service Members Save Money Each Month
    Housing

    Develop a savings plan to build up money for a down payment at purchase, for moving expenses, and for post-purchase emergency expenditures such as needed home repairs.

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    Helpful links for future homeowners:

    Visit Freddie Mac for information about home buying and the mortgage process For more information about home buying and the mortgage process visit Fannie Mae Check out Current Mortgage Rates Five Rules for Buying a House 4 Things Veterans and Service Members Need to Know When Buying a Home
    Transition fund

    Military families move all the time, but to prepare for a life of moves, you need to know what to expect both before and after a move. That means asking a lot of questions and doing some research. Know the costs involved, make a PCS (Permanent Change of Station) plan, and set aside funds specifically ear-marked as a PCS fund.

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    Helpful Transition Fund Links:

    Talk to Your Spouse About Money BAH Calculator
    General Savings

    It can be hard to put aside money for savings. But there is an easy way to save money without ever missing it. Make your savings automatic. You can start small and save $20 a week or month or you can try and save more.

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    Helpful General Savings Resources:

    54 Ways to Save Money What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically How to Start Your Savings Journey 38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund 5 Ways To Teach Kids How To Save At Home
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    Savers who make a plan are twice as likely to save successfully.

    Military Saves

    Take the Military Saves Pledge

    Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Military Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources, and tips to keep you on track toward your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now! Please use a CIVILIAN email address.

    Why am I taking this pledge?
    Creative ways to fund your savings
    • Make a Plan: How to Save

    I
    pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. I will encourage my family and friends to do the same.

    I will save
    each month for
    months to reach my savings goal.
    Debt Repayment Tips

      I, _firstName_ _lastName_, pledge to save $_amount_ each month, for _term_ month(s), to reach my _goal_ savings goal of $_amountTotal_.

      By submitting the pledge form you agree to share this information with Military Saves. All personal information will be treated confidentially. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 

      Why am I taking this pledge?

      Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the Military Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and Military Saves is here to encourage you along the way.  Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.

      Congrats on completing the pledge!

      We are so glad you have started your savings journey and Military Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the Military Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.

      Military Saves Text Messages

      Now there’s a new way to sign up to receive goal-based text messages from Military Saves!

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      Military Saves wants to assist your efforts to encourage financial action and savings behavior change throughout the year.

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      This month we are highlighting a partner resource. MyArmyBenefits is the U.S. Army’s official benefits website and is geared towar...

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      Financial Planning

      04.30.2015

      How to Develop Your Deployment Financial Plan

      Which emotion best describes your pre-deployment state of mind? Excitement? Anxiety? If you’re like many service members, or a mil...

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      Financial Planning

      05.03.2016

      Five Rules for Buying a House

      Buying a house is a great way to feel like you’re part of the community. But it’s also a huge financial decision with far-reaching...

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      Credit Score

      01.13.2021

      From Shopaholic to Saver

      Many of us spend too much money on things we don’t need, but we don’t always know why. It’s easy to get a quick fix from retail th...

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      04.19.2019

      Involving Kids in Family Finances

      One of the best lessons we can share with our kids is about money. By middle school, kids should have a good understanding of how ...

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      Military Spouse Education & Career Opportunities

      The Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program provides education and career guidance to military spo...

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      SaveandInvest.org

      Manage your money with confidence. SaveAndInvest.org is your source for objective answers and unbiased investing resources.

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      Partner Resource Packets

      01.25.2021

      January 2021: Tax Time Savings Resource Packet

      Is it really that time of year again? Filling out IRS forms is not necessarily enjoyable, but many military families eagerly antic...

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      04.26.2019

      Money and Moving: Avoid a PCS Financial Fiasco

      Spring is in the air and in the military community that means one thing: thousands of families across the globe have just received...

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      06.01.2021 By Angela Caban

      11 Financial Institutions, 17 Organizations Awarded for Encouraging Militaryand Veteran Community to Save

      Military Saves announced today that three banks and eight credit unions have been awarded the Military Saves Designation of Saving...

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      02.28.2018

      Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

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      02.28.2018

      TDCI Encourages Tennesseans to Take Savings Pledge During Military Saves Week

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      America Saves Week/Military Saves Week 2019 Annual Report

      Incredible progress was made in attacking the savings crisis through your efforts and activities during America Saves Week and Mil...

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      Military Saves Month 2021 Annual Report

      Since 2007, Military Saves has provided a platform for organizations and installations around the world to promote the benefits of...

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    Take the Military Saves Pledge

    Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Military Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources, and tips to keep you on track toward your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now! Please use a CIVILIAN email address.

    Why am I taking this pledge?
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    • Make a Plan: How to Save

    I
    pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. I will encourage my family and friends to do the same.

    I will save
    each month for
    months to reach my savings goal.
    Debt Repayment Tips

      I, _firstName_ _lastName_, pledge to save $_amount_ each month, for _term_ month(s), to reach my _goal_ savings goal of $_amountTotal_.

      By submitting the pledge form you agree to share this information with Military Saves. All personal information will be treated confidentially. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 

      Why am I taking this pledge?

      Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the Military Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and Military Saves is here to encourage you along the way.  Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.

      Congrats on completing the pledge!

      We are so glad you have started your savings journey and Military Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the Military Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.

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      Take the Military Saves Pledge

      Savers who make a plan are twice as likely to save successfully.

      Military Saves

      Take the Military Saves Pledge

      Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Military Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources, and tips to keep you on track toward your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now! Please use a CIVILIAN email address.

      Why am I taking this pledge?
      Creative ways to fund your savings
      • Make a Plan: How to Save

      I
      pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. I will encourage my family and friends to do the same.

      I will save
      each month for
      months to reach my savings goal.
      Debt Repayment Tips

        I, _firstName_ _lastName_, pledge to save $_amount_ each month, for _term_ month(s), to reach my _goal_ savings goal of $_amountTotal_.

        By submitting the pledge form you agree to share this information with Military Saves. All personal information will be treated confidentially. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information. 

        Why am I taking this pledge?

        Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the Military Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and Military Saves is here to encourage you along the way.  Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.

        Congrats on completing the pledge!

        We are so glad you have started your savings journey and Military Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the Military Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.

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