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Watch these how-to videos and long-form documentaries on a range of financial topics.
Now is the time to create a family care plan—before you go on deployment. It's important to think about delegating responsibilities and the costs involved so everything is planned when duty calls. Watch this video for guidance on your family plan.
Knowing your net worth is a great way to see where you stand financially. Watch this video to learn how to calculate your net worth.
You can minimize the risk of identity theft by checking your bank statements often for suspicious activity and using caution when responding to online promotions. Watch this video to learn how you can protect yourself from identity theft.
Saving for retirement for you and your spouse may seem daunting, but the more money you save now, the more secure you and your spouse will be in the future. Make sure you understand your options.
Deployment can create financial stress for military families. That's why it's important to talk to your spouse about money before you even get orders. Watch this video for an action plan filled with tips on how to talk about finances.
Avoid running into a financial cliff by building a rainy day fund, avoiding credit card debt, and saving for retirement with a Thrift Savings Plan.
Your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) can be a bit confusing, but there are a few sections that are important to understand. Watch to learn more about your LES.
It's never too early to start saving for college and a 529 College Savings plan can offer tax breaks whether you're saving for yourself or your kids. Watch this video from American Forces Network and visit SaveAndInvest.org to learn more about smart saving for college.
If a salesperson is trying to sell you an investment, check them out by asking a few basic questions and using the online BrokerCheck tool.
Start an emergency fund so you're prepared for life's unexpected challenges. Figure out your monthly expenses and work to save three to six times that amount so you have any challenge covered. Watch this video to learn more about starting your emergency fund.
If you're thinking about cashing out of your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), think again! Watch to learn why you should wait to withdraw from your TSP until retirement.
Whether it's going through your personal trash, pretending to be a financial institution or stealing wallets, purses and sensitive mail, identity thieves have many ways to steal your information. Watch to learn about other common ways identity theft happens and how you can protect yourself.
Improving your credit score can be as easy as making your payments on time, paying down your credit card balance, and applying only to credit you need. Watch this video and visit SaveAndInvest.org/FreeFICO to enter your .Mil email address and get your free FICO credit score.
If you and your family are weathering tough financial times, don't risk your valuable assets. Quick cash options could risk your car, house or deplete your retirement savings. Watch this video to learn more about the long-term costs of quick cash.
Know your rights under the Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Service members are protected against evictions, high interest rates for mortgages and student loans among other things.
Building a budget, assessing what you owe and talking to a financial counselor are essential if your disability benefits are your main source of income. Watch this video for more information on managing disability benefits.
Prepare for retirement is important and there are many decisions to make sure to be sure you're on the right track. Watch this video to learn more about your retirement and savings options.
Before you leave the armed forces, make sure to check up on your benefits. Update documents, transfer education benefits, and make the most of your transition resources. Watch this video to learn more about a benefits check-up.
The GI Bill can do a lot for service members, but it's important to know what your options are. Watch for more on what the GI Bill can do for you.
The Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allows you to invest in your retirement with after-tax contributions. Watch this video for Roth TSP resources.
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