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The Military Financial Service Provider eNewsletter

April 2024

FINCAP Media Kit Now Available

April is Financial Capability Month! It's a great time to promote financial literacy fundamentals, from building emergency funds to managing debt. We've created various resources to help you support junior service members and their families as they build strong financial foundations.

New Retirement Resource for Your Clients

Retirement will be here sooner than anyone realizes. Will your clients be ready? Point service members and their families toward FINRED's new retirement page. It's full of trusted tools and information to support planning from day one of service through transition.

Teach Children to Save

This Month of the Military Child, support your clients as they raise strong, resilient military kids. Teach Children to Save Day is April 25. Offer service members and spouses some of our favorite tips for "Raising Financially Fit Kids" like giving five $1 bills for an allowance, versus one $5 bill. This helps children divide their money into spending and savings buckets.

Is it the Right Time to Buy a House?

The odds are good that some of your clients are hoping to take advantage of the traditional spring real estate market. FINRED has broken down the pros and cons of homebuying to help service members and their spouses decide if home ownership is really right for them.

Did You Know?

April 11 is National Pet Day. Sometimes our four-legged family members can come with big, unexpected expenses. Share this tip sheet with your clients to help them budget for food, boarding and veterinary care to keep their pets healthy and happy.

Resources

• MilTax: Free Tax Filing Software & Support
• Savings Calculators
• Financial Planning for Transition: The Tax Implications of Retirement
• Why Is Money Missing From My Paycheck? Introducing Your Teen to Taxes

Service Providers and Leaders

The Office of Financial Readiness is here to support you in your mission of providing service members and their families exceptional financial knowledge and education. Here, you’ll find resources for developing your social media presence, keeping abreast of financial policies and laws, enhancing your coaching skills through training, and much more.