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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.
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.
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/
4 Things Veterans and Service Members Need to Know When Buying a Home
As you think about your finances during Military Saves Week, buying a home may be one of the goals on your mind.
4 Ways to Save Money With a Fluctuating Income
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/4-ways-to-save-money-with-a-fluctuating-income/
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 Money Concepts to Practice in the Military
By Lacey Langford, AFC
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-money-concepts-to-practice-in-the-military/
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 the IRS Will Never Do
When you think about tax season, you’re probably thinking about getting your refund. But there’s something else to keep in mind--these next few months are the peak time for scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to attack.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-things-the-irs-will-never-do/
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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/
4 Things Veterans and Service Members Need to Know When Buying a Home
As you think about your finances during Military Saves Week, buying a home may be one of the goals on your mind.
4 Ways to Save Money With a Fluctuating Income
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/4-ways-to-save-money-with-a-fluctuating-income/
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 Money Concepts to Practice in the Military
By Lacey Langford, AFC
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-money-concepts-to-practice-in-the-military/
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 the IRS Will Never Do
When you think about tax season, you’re probably thinking about getting your refund. But there’s something else to keep in mind--these next few months are the peak time for scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to attack.
https://militarysaves.org/resource-center/insights/5-things-the-irs-will-never-do/
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.
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.
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/
For organizations
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 anticipate tax season because they see it as a time when they get a windfall bonus in the form of a tax refund. It’s also a time when many Americans fall prey to tax-related scams.
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.
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.
New Resource Packet: January 2020 Tax Time Savings
Tax season is upon us. While most people dread gathering their documents and filling out tax forms, there’s no denying that tax time is a great time to kickstart a savings account or pay down debt.
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.
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/
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.
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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.
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.
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.
AMERICA SAVES ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE, VETERAN SAVES, TO LAUNCH DURING MILITARY SAVES WEEK AND EMPOWER VETERANS WITH FINANCIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Functioning as a Sister Program to Military Saves, Veteran Saves Will Focus Specifically on Building Wealth for the Veteran Community and Their Families
AMERICA SAVES HONORS MOST FINANCIALLY IMPACTFUL ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE 2023 MILITARY SAVES SAVINGS CHAMPION AWARD
Chosen from Nearly 500 Participating Organizations, the Award Recognizes Outstanding Efforts to Encourage Savings in Local and National Communities During Military Saves Week
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
AMERICA SAVES RELEASES THE 2023 DESIGNATION OF SAVINGS EXCELLENCE AWARD LIST TO HONOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING MILITARY SAVES WEEK 2023
The Award Honors Banks and Credit Unions that Reported the Highest Increased Savings Activities Among Consumer Base