The Military Financial Service Provider eNewsletter
June 2024
Help Service Members Break Free From Debt
Celebrate financial freedom this summer. Offer service members tried-and-true advice for breaking the debt cycle using SMART — specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based — goals to pay down loans and credit cards.
Insurance Fine Print
The fine print on insurance policies can be confusing for experts, let alone service members who might change states every couple of years. We put together our top tips for reading and understanding insurance contracts in an article you can share with your clients as they get ready to PCS and update their policies.
Calculate Mortgage Costs
It’s National Housing Month! Have you tried FINRED's housing calculators yet? Crunch some numbers and help service members budget for closing costs, calculate mortgage points, estimate monthly payments and more.
Free America the Beautiful Passes
Pass on this summer travel tip and help military families explore the beautiful country they serve from sea to shining sea. Service members are eligible for free America the Beautiful passes for national parks and other federal lands managed by agencies like the National Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Did You Know?
Military relief societies aren’t just for unexpected bills. They have resources to help service members and their families with PCS-related expenses like rent deposits, temporary lodging, child care and pet boarding.
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.
