Resources

Digital Communications Kit 2016

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Tax Time Resources
Save and Invest
Military and Government Financial Websites
Publication Resources
Additional Financial Resources
Consumer Protection
Youth Resources
Financial Calculators and Worksheets
Fun Financial Games
Military Service Branch Websites
You Tube
Media and Press Room

Tax Time Resources

30-40-30 Savings Flyer
7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
Use Your Tax Refund for Debt Relief
Encouraging Financial Education at VITA sites

Save and Invest

Saveandinvest.org FINRA (sponsor of Military Saves)
AmericaSaves.org
ChoosetoSave.org
Bonds Make it Easy save at tax-time with savings bonds
Investor Protection Trust
The Investors Clearing House

Military and Government Financial Websites

Publication Resources

Salute to Smart Investing prepared especially for the Military by Virginia & Kenneth Morris
Financial Field Manual: A Personal Finance Guide for Military Families courtesy of the Investor Protection Trust, Investor Protection Institute and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine
Getting out of Debt, A Step by Step Guide courtesy of Military One Source
A Retirement Overview - courtesy of Lightbulb Press
A Realistic Retirement Plan - courtesy of Lightbulb Press
Financial Readiness Guide, Investing, Savings, Credit, Debt, Retirement, Financing College, Financial Planning and Goal Setting, Buying or Renting a Home, Buying a Vehicle – courtesy of The USAA Educational Foundation

Additional Financial Resources

360FinancialLiteracy.org
Mind your Finances - free online course courtesy of InCharge Debt Solutions
VeteransPlus

Consumer Protection

Youth Resources

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Military Partnership

Financial Calculators and Worksheets

Savings Calculator courtesy of FINRA
Investing Calculator courtesy of Financial Peace University
Retirement Estimator courtesy of Social Security Online

Fun Financial Games

Moneytopia (saveandinvest.org) courtesy of FINRA
Financial Entertainment courtesy of Doorway to Dreams (D2D Fund)

Military Service Branch Websites

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Tip of the Day

Shop around for auto and homeowners' insurance: Before renewing your existing policies, check out the rates of competing companies whose annual premiums could be several hundred dollars lower.

Pledge 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.

Pledge to Save

Saver Stories View all »

A Disciplined Approach to Saving

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.

60 Teens participate in Massachusetts Youth Saves Program

During the months of June & July, 60 teenagers aged 13-19 from Marine, Coast Guard, Army, and Air Force families attended Youth Saves programs across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to help increase their knowledge of financial literacy.

Regular Savings is the Key to Success

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.