Financial Readiness

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.

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.

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.

Military Families are not immune to the pitfalls of the housing crisis. Many of their stories are similar—some purchased a home that has drastically declined in value or they have orders to move and will no longer receive their current housing allowance to help cover the cost of their mortgage.

So, where can families like these turn for help? National Military Family Association has compiled a great listing of resources. Use the link below to access the article and see the programs available.

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

• Financial Planning for Retirement
• Financial Readiness Training

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

• Army Retirement Services Office (RSO) web site

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

• American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009
• Department of Defense Instruction - Number 1342.22
• Save Yourself from Identity Theft

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.)