Transitioning to Civilian Life: Financial Considerations for Veterans
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Whether you’re a veteran or supporting someone making the shift from military to civilian life, we’ll be diving into key financial topics like budgeting, managing benefits, building credit, and planning for long-term financial stability. Tune in to gain valuable insights!
Topic: Transitioning to Civilian Life: Financial Considerations for Veterans
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Join the live hashtag discussion
The panel will include: Krystel Spell: Manager of Military Programs at Veteran Saves; Amelia Simons: Communications Manager at America Saves; Max Fay: Managing Editor of MilitaryMoney.com; Raleigh Duttweiler: Chief Impact Officer at the National Military Family Association; Jessica Hammel: Financial Wellbeing Coach of OperationHOPE Inside Experian; Kembala Evans: Personal Finance Expert, speaker and author; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
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Questions we’ll discuss:
- What are some key financial steps veterans should take as they transition to civilian life?
- How can veterans effectively budget and manage their finances while navigating the transition to civilian life?
- What strategies can veterans use to maximize military benefits like the GI Bill, turning them into meaningful financial opportunities in civilian life?
- What challenges might veterans face when seeking civilian employment, and how can they financially prepare for potential periods of unemployment
- How can veterans translate military experience into civilian job opportunities with competitive pay?
- How can veterans leverage retirement savings options, such as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or civilian retirement plans, to prepare for long-term financial security?
- What resources or organizations provide financial guidance specifically tailored for veterans?
- How can veterans identify and avoid financial scams or predatory lending practices that target former service members?
- What steps can veterans take to build credit or improve their credit scores after leaving the military?
- What is one piece of advice you would give to veterans who are just beginning their civilian journey to set them up for lasting financial success?
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