Financial Readiness

Money Matters The Army is here to help provide you with information on matters dealing with money. From financial calculators to tax preparation, these tools shown below, can help you on your way to financial success.

Calculators

	Calculators Our personal finance calculators are designed to help guide you through the financial decision-making process. All calculators are built to help you successfully manage your personal finances including, debt payoff, investments and loan consolidation.
Savings View the difference a regular savings plan can make! Compound Interest See why it's better to start saving early for retirement. Debt Payoff Determine how long it will take to pay off your debt based on different monthly payment scenarios. Monthly Payment See what your monthly payment will be for a loan.

Having Housing Trouble?

Consumer Finance Many Military Service Members who are homeowners are finding themselves upside down on their home loans in todays housing market. However you are not alone and there is help for you.

Holly Petraeus, of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Office of Service Members, talks about the changes in lending rules to make it easier for service members to get relief from their mortgage problem.

They offer professional staffs or hosts to take care of your needs. Many RV parks and campgrounds offer programs to help you take advantage of other installation MWR activities and local area attractions.

Visit Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for information and resources

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Retirement Information

The eLearning center offers courses that can help you learn how to prepare for a financially secure tomorrow. Interested? Try the following classes:

For more information about PRE-retirement and POST-retirement, visit:

Army Retirement Services Office (RSO) web site

Financial Readiness Resources

Use these resources to guide you towards a more secure financial outlook.

Financial Profile

The Financial Profile system will help give you a more accurate picture of your finances. The system allows you to securely enter your data giving you the ability to make assessments based on the values.
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Financial Literacy Game Demo

Step into a virtual world and learn about finances though the Army Financial Literacy Game! This virtual world integrates creativity, education and fun, making it a great way to learn about the financial world.

Watch this demo to learn more about the Financial Literacy Game and what it can do for you.

Visit the Financial Literacy Game page

Army Emergency Relief kicks off 2012 campaign

Army Emergency Relief announced the start of its annual AER Campaign, which runs from March 1 through May 15, with this year's theme of "A Strong Tradition of Soldiers Helping Soldiers."

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now taking complaints on checking accounts

Bureau Takes the Latest Step in Effort to Hold Financial Institutions Accountable to Consumers accounts, CDs, and related services.

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Financial Readiness CBT Training

The purpose of the Personal Financial Management Training is to provide you with a practical approach to financial management so you can gain control over your finances and manage your money more effectively. The goal of the training is to provide you with the tools to handle your money wisely and to make informed purchasing decisions.

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Financial Library Resources

FiFCheck on your 401K and other investments, read up on a company or search for personal finance information in a large collection of magazines, newspapers, and books. A worldwide network of over 90 libraries supports Soldiers and their Families. Find the library nearest you. The following online resources funded by DoD and the Army General Library Program are available 24/7 from home or office. (Note: All links below will load a new browser. To use these links, you may need to disable any pop-up blocking you may have enabled.)

My Fico Website
[5/15/2012]

A website that provides information on credit scores used to determine your eligibility for loans.

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Youth Initiatives
[5/16/2012]

Resources from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) that provide youth and young adults with information for financial literacy.

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Path to Investing
[5/7/2012]

Information on how to invest in your financial future. A source of objective and practical financial advice.

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myPay
[5/7/2012]

myPay is an innovative, automated system that puts you in control of processing certain discretionary pay data items without using paper forms. You can also get your pay and tax statements.

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Military Saves
[5/15/2012]

Military people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. From Junior Enlisted ranks to stay-at-home moms, from teenage family members to NCOs, officers, civil servants, SNCOs, retirees, veterans and contractors, those who serve America are serving their futures by savings money.

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