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5 Steps to Becoming Financially Fit
If you’re someone who has always had trouble keeping track of you expenses, or you don’t know how to start saving, here are five tips to becoming a responsible spender.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-steps-to-becoming-financially-fit/
5 Ways to Start and Maintain an Emergency Fund
Unplanned life events are the reason why I keep an emergency fund. You never know what can happen, and emergencies are almost always untimely and inconvenient. An emergency fund can help soften the blow.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-ways-to-start-and-maintain-an-emergency-fund/
8 Questions to Ask before Opening a Bank or Credit Union Account
Whatever institution you choose, make sure to ask these questions about their checking and savings accounts:
A List of Unexpected Costs Associated with Buying a Home
Don't get caught with unexpected costs! Here's a list of unexpected costs that you may not be aware of of when buying a home.
Finding the Right Lender for Military Home Buyers
Embarking on the path to homeownership is an exciting endeavor for anyone, but as a military homebuyer, finding the right lender is important. With unique challenges and benefits specific to the military community, it's essential to partner with a lender who understands your needs and can guide you through the process. Below are tips to help you find the perfect lender for your military homeownership journey.
HOW SERVICE MEMBERS CAN PREPARE FOR A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Facing the prospect of a government shutdown naturally brings a wave of uncertainty. When discussions arise about potential disruptions in pay, it’s common to think about the state of your finances, contemplate how long you could sustain on your savings, or wonder how to manage if you haven’t yet established a savings account. Here at Military Saves, we are dedicated to fostering a shame-free, empowering environment, especially during times like this, to assist you in maintaining financial well-being and peace of mind.
Military Saves Tax Time Toolkit 2022
Supporting our Savers and the military community on their financial wellness journey means ensuring they have the guidance and support necessary this time of year.
For savers
5 Steps to Becoming Financially Fit
If you’re someone who has always had trouble keeping track of you expenses, or you don’t know how to start saving, here are five tips to becoming a responsible spender.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-steps-to-becoming-financially-fit/
5 Ways to Start and Maintain an Emergency Fund
Unplanned life events are the reason why I keep an emergency fund. You never know what can happen, and emergencies are almost always untimely and inconvenient. An emergency fund can help soften the blow.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-ways-to-start-and-maintain-an-emergency-fund/
8 Questions to Ask before Opening a Bank or Credit Union Account
Whatever institution you choose, make sure to ask these questions about their checking and savings accounts:
A List of Unexpected Costs Associated with Buying a Home
Don't get caught with unexpected costs! Here's a list of unexpected costs that you may not be aware of of when buying a home.
Finding the Right Lender for Military Home Buyers
Embarking on the path to homeownership is an exciting endeavor for anyone, but as a military homebuyer, finding the right lender is important. With unique challenges and benefits specific to the military community, it's essential to partner with a lender who understands your needs and can guide you through the process. Below are tips to help you find the perfect lender for your military homeownership journey.
HOW SERVICE MEMBERS CAN PREPARE FOR A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Facing the prospect of a government shutdown naturally brings a wave of uncertainty. When discussions arise about potential disruptions in pay, it’s common to think about the state of your finances, contemplate how long you could sustain on your savings, or wonder how to manage if you haven’t yet established a savings account. Here at Military Saves, we are dedicated to fostering a shame-free, empowering environment, especially during times like this, to assist you in maintaining financial well-being and peace of mind.
Saving For The Unexpected As a Military Family Isn’t Just For Emergencies
When you’re living paycheck to paycheck, struggling financially, and likely living off of one income as a military family, the concept of saving such a large amount seems impossible. Add to that the reasons often given to save are negative — your car breaks down, you get PCS orders for the second time in two years, an appliance needs to be replaced, or there’s a family emergency back home, meaning you need to take emergency leave and travel — and it’s hard to stay motivated.
Tips For Military Members To Help You Reduce Debt and Pay it Off For Good.
One of the greatest contributors to financial stress is debt. If you're having a tough time financially, it can feel isolating, but the truth is, you are not alone. A recent survey found that 27% of service members had more than $10,000 in credit card debt compared with just 16% of civilians.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SETTING A MONTHLY MILITARY MONEY DATE
A money date is an opportunity to talk openly and honestly about your day-to-day finances and your short- and long-term financial goals
For organizations
Military Saves Tax Time Toolkit 2022
Supporting our Savers and the military community on their financial wellness journey means ensuring they have the guidance and support necessary this time of year.
PCS Season / Housing Resource Packet
It's that time of the year again: PCS Season is officially underway. From June to August, military individuals and their families are on the move, making it the busiest time for relocations. As we navigate through this period, we also celebrate National Homeownership Month, dedicating time to recognize and promote the financial benefits of owning a home.
Retirement Toolkit October 2022
This month we want to help military savers create a plan to save more towards retirement and understand their current retirement options available through military service.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/retirement-toolkit-october-2022/