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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 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 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.
6 Money Saving Reasons You Should Use the VA Loan When Buying A Home
The VA loan program is a great benefit of military service that provides many money saving options and empowers military members to achieve their dreams of homeownership.
6 Steps To Jumpstart Your Retirement Journey When You’re Military.
Retirement is one of those endeavors that fall into the “someday” category. When living your day-to-day life as a servicemember or military family and you’re in your 20s, 30s, and even your 40s and those everyday expenses pop up, it’s more difficult to save for something that is seemingly so close, yet so far away.
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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 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 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.
6 Money Saving Reasons You Should Use the VA Loan When Buying A Home
The VA loan program is a great benefit of military service that provides many money saving options and empowers military members to achieve their dreams of homeownership.
6 Steps To Jumpstart Your Retirement Journey When You’re Military.
Retirement is one of those endeavors that fall into the “someday” category. When living your day-to-day life as a servicemember or military family and you’re in your 20s, 30s, and even your 40s and those everyday expenses pop up, it’s more difficult to save for something that is seemingly so close, yet so far away.
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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.
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.
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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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.
Life After Retirement: Will You Have Enough?
This month we are highlighting a partner resource. MyArmyBenefits is the U.S. Army’s official benefits website and is geared toward all components: Active, Guard, and Reserve.
https://militarysaves.org/for-organizations/partners/life-after-retirement-will-you-have-enough/
Military Saves Announces New Partnership With The Yellow Ribbon Network That Will Financially Benefit Entire Military Community
Military Saves is excited to announce a new partnership with the Yellow Ribbon Network (YRN). Through the Yellow Ribbon Network, the entire military community, including active duty, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve, can access a wide range of free assistance from confidential financial counseling to employment and housing help.
Military Saves Announces Transition from Military Saves Week to Military Saves Month
MilitarySaves.org, a research-based program that uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to motivate the military community to build wealth and reduce debt, is excited to announce that starting next year, the organization will be aligning its efforts with National Financial Capability Month. The new initiative, called Military Saves Month, will kick off April 1, 2020.
MSM 2022: Take The Pledge
Use this link to encourage your community toward financial action by taking the Military Saves Pledge or re-pledging. Then asking them to set up automatic transfers through their employer or financial institution to achieve their savings goal.
https://militarysaves.org/msm-toolkit-2022/msm-2022-take-the-pledge/
MSM Take The Pledge 2022 - 1
Download one of our Take the Pledge Graphics to share with your community.
https://militarysaves.org/msm-toolkit-2022/msm-take-the-pledge-2022-1/
MSM Take The Pledge 2022 - 2
Download one of our Take the Pledge Graphics to share with your community.
https://militarysaves.org/msm-toolkit-2022/msm-take-the-pledge-2022-2/