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Tools, tips and tactics to help military service members develop sound financial habits and take control of their personal finances.

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Spending Plan

Spending Plan

Tired of paycheck-to-paycheck living? Doing OK, but dreaming of the future? Prepping for the zombie apocalypse? Whatever your motivation for making a spending plan, own it. 

Savings

Savings

You should have a savings plan for the current year and a forecast for your future. These articles, publications, and tools will help you reach your savings goals.

Credit

Credit

A good credit rating has far-reaching implications. It can affect getting a job, attaining job-related security clearance, buying a home or vehicle, and even insurance and interest rates.

Debt

Debt

Avoid debt trouble. Understand credit ratings. Learn to create a realistic budget. Get sound, practical advice on how to enjoy the benefits of credit while avoiding massive credit card debt or bankruptcy.

Major Purchases

Major Purchases

Making major purchases such as a car or home are huge financial decisions. It's even more complicated for military families who could receive new PCS orders at any time. These articles, publications, and tools will help you make wise major purchasing decisions.

Investing

Investing

Discover the more common investments available and how risk and return can affect your decisions. Learn how to formulate an investment plan based on your personal financial goals.

Retirement

Retirement

Retirement planning is a process that begins many years before you retire. But whatever your age, there are steps you can take right now to help you assess your current situation and develop a plan to secure financial stability at retirement. In this section, we've provided a variety of tools and worksheets to guide you.

Financial Readiness Program

Resources

Credit U

Command Post

Sweet Savings

Your spending plan isn’t just about expenses — use it to plan savings, too. A good goal is to save 10% to 15% of your monthly gross income. You can do it! 

Financing Your Child's College Education

Command Post

Balancing Act

Your FICO® credit score is 30% based on the amount you owe. Never max your credit cards. Pay in full each month if you can. Any balances should be less than 20% of your available credit limit.

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