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10 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, 20 MILITARY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED FOR ENCOURAGING MILITARY COMMUNITY TO SAVE

Military Saves announced today that four banks and six credit unions have been awarded the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for their extraordinary efforts to motivate their communities to build personal savings during Military Saves Month 2020. Now in its seventh year, the award is presented annually to banking institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts.

https://militarysaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/10-financial-institutions-20-military-affiliated-organizations-awarded-for-encouraging-military-community-to-save/

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

Military Saves announced today that three banks and eight credit unions have been awarded the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for their extraordinary efforts to motivate the military and veteran communities to save effectively in order to reduce debt and build wealth during Military Saves Month 2021.

https://militarysaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/11-financial-institutions-17-organizations-awarded-for-encouraging-military-and-veteran-community-to-save/

3 Benefits Every Veteran Should Know About

Veterans have earned benefits that honor them for their service. Some of these benefits include free tax preparation services and burial services. These benefits are a thank you to retired service members for their years of dedicated service. Here are three benefits every veteran should know about than can help them and their families save on expenses. 

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/3-benefits-every-veteran-should-know-about/

5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to enjoy vacations, catch up with family and friends, and eat great food. While the holidays are about quality time and making memories, it’s easy to get caught up with spending money. Here are five holiday mistakes to avoid this year so you can enjoy the season with your finances intact:

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-holiday-mistakes-that-could-cost-you/

5 Quick Tips for Credit Awareness Month

October is Credit Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to take stock of your own personal financial situation. Before you shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it is a good idea to assess your financial health and see whether your spending plan is still on track to get you to your savings goals.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-quick-tips-for-credit-awareness-month/

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 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Spend Your Stimulus Check

For years, has been advocating that savers should have a plan for their money. The stimulus check (technically called the Economic Impact Payment) that many Americans are receiving right now is no different. But these are turbulent times, and we are in uncharted waters. Before you make any decisions about spending, you should consider these points.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-things-to-ask-yourself-before-you-spend-your-stimulus-check/

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3 Benefits Every Veteran Should Know About

Veterans have earned benefits that honor them for their service. Some of these benefits include free tax preparation services and burial services. These benefits are a thank you to retired service members for their years of dedicated service. Here are three benefits every veteran should know about than can help them and their families save on expenses. 

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/3-benefits-every-veteran-should-know-about/

5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to enjoy vacations, catch up with family and friends, and eat great food. While the holidays are about quality time and making memories, it’s easy to get caught up with spending money. Here are five holiday mistakes to avoid this year so you can enjoy the season with your finances intact:

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-holiday-mistakes-that-could-cost-you/

5 Quick Tips for Credit Awareness Month

October is Credit Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to take stock of your own personal financial situation. Before you shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it is a good idea to assess your financial health and see whether your spending plan is still on track to get you to your savings goals.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-quick-tips-for-credit-awareness-month/

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 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Spend Your Stimulus Check

For years, has been advocating that savers should have a plan for their money. The stimulus check (technically called the Economic Impact Payment) that many Americans are receiving right now is no different. But these are turbulent times, and we are in uncharted waters. Before you make any decisions about spending, you should consider these points.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-things-to-ask-yourself-before-you-spend-your-stimulus-check/

5 Tips to Avoid the Financial Stress of a PCS Move

If you have ever PCS’d before, then you are very aware of the financial costs of these moves that can stress even the most frugal of military families.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-tips-to-avoid-the-financial-stress-of-a-pcs-move/

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/

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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.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/military-saves-tax-time-toolkit-2022/

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 orders and are getting ready to move to a new duty station. Being financially prepared for a move is just as important as hand carrying important paperwork and having good movers.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/money-and-moving-avoid-a-pcs-financial-fiasco/

Partner Resource Packet: Saving For An Emergency

Although you can’t know when an emergency will arise, one thing you can count on is that they WILL happen. Often when you least expect it. That’s why Military Saves wants our Savers to be prepared by saving for the unexpected. This month’s resource packet is filled with valuable information and helpful tools to aid your audience in everything from budgeting, to “finding” the money, and stats that reinforce why saving for emergencies is so critically important, especially to military families. Share this information with your audience so they can set a goal and make a plan to be prepared for life’s unexpected moments.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/partner-resource-packet-saving-for-an-emergency/

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/

Saving for College and Paying off Student Loans

Whether you’re going back to school shopping, saving for college, or paying off a student loan, education can be an expensive part of your family’s budget. Military Saves is here to keep you on track when it comes to saving for education or paying off student loan debt. Here are blogs, social media posts, and resources on the topic. Feel free to share with your constituents.

https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/saving-for-college-and-paying-off-student-loans/

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10 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, 20 MILITARY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED FOR ENCOURAGING MILITARY COMMUNITY TO SAVE

Military Saves announced today that four banks and six credit unions have been awarded the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for their extraordinary efforts to motivate their communities to build personal savings during Military Saves Month 2020. Now in its seventh year, the award is presented annually to banking institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts.

https://militarysaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/10-financial-institutions-20-military-affiliated-organizations-awarded-for-encouraging-military-community-to-save/

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

Military Saves announced today that three banks and eight credit unions have been awarded the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for their extraordinary efforts to motivate the military and veteran communities to save effectively in order to reduce debt and build wealth during Military Saves Month 2021.

https://militarysaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/11-financial-institutions-17-organizations-awarded-for-encouraging-military-and-veteran-community-to-save/

About Us

Military Saves, a component of America Saves, and a participant in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Network seeks to motivate, support, and encourage the entire military community to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.

https://militarysaves.org/about-us/

AMERICA SAVES PREPARES TO BUILD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE IN THE MILITARY COMMUNITY WITH ITS ANNUAL MILITARY SAVES WEEK THIS APRIL

In Conjunction with National Financial Capability Month, Military Saves Will Provide the Military Community with Live Events and Online Resources During Week-Long Celebration Kicking off on April 24

https://militarysaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/america-saves-prepares-to-build-financial-confidence-in-the-military-community-with-its-annual-military-saves-week-this-april/

Creating a Positive Relationship With Your Money When You’re In The Military Blog

Money and finances can trigger a range of emotions. Throughout our adult lives we can feel shame for making purchases that we really didn’t need, confident about the amount of money we’ve saved for retirement or regret for not saving for emergencies when we had to use credit to pay for an unexpected expense. Many people will describe themselves as “good” or “bad” in how they handle money

https://militarysaves.org/military-saves-week-toolkit-2023/resources/creating-a-positive-relationship-with-your-money-when-you-re-in-the-military-blog/