Military Saves Month: Budgeting for Military Families
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This week, we will be talking about ways for military families to manage finances while their loved ones are serving in the military.
Topic: Military Saves Month: Budgeting for Military Families
When: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Military Saves, J.J. Montanaro: USAA Financial Planner; Kembala Evans: Personal Finance Expert, speaker and author; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions We’ll Discuss:
- What are unique challenges military families face when trying to save?
- How can military members and families get help with financial planning?
- How can military families reduce existing debt?
- How can military members save for retirement?
- How can a military spouse ensure their own financial security?
- Where can military spouses find jobs that are compatible with military life?
- How can you save on expenses while serving in the military?
- How can military members and families save for emergencies?
- Why is it important for military members to build their credit?
- How can military personnel protect their credit when deployed?
- How can military members save on education while in the military or after they leave?
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