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A Military Spouse Perspective: Pursuing a Career as a Financial Counselor
My early financial education was given to me by my parents, sort of unintentionally and mostly from observation. As I grew up and became an adult, I learned some better financial practices from friends and associates. I also started reading books that taught about financial topics.My husband and I started...
March 22, 2016
Read More >The Power of Financial Counseling & Education
As America Saves & Military Saves Week come to an end, we share a story that reminds us of the power of financial counseling and education. Recently, a soon-to-retire service member came to my office after attending one of my financial education workshops. He wanted to tell me about the...
February 27, 2016
Read More >Loose Change: An Unexpected Path to Savings Success
Forgotten Money Turns to SavingsWhether a jar, a tray or a drawer, we all have a place where our loose change accumulates. Just sitting in these forgotten places, our loose change grows, but it earns no compound interest and gets us no closer to reaching our goals. This forgotten money...
February 23, 2016
Read More >AFCPE® Op Ed: A response to “Why Service Members Should Receive Financial Literacy Training”
Marissa Cruz wrote an important article, entitled, “Why Service Members Should Receive Financial Literacy Training.”The article caught our attention for its urgent message and strong focus on the financial issues facing our country’s servicemembers and veterans. Cruz raises very valid points around the importance of providing financial literacy training to...
July 30, 2015
Read More >Be Prepared
Be prepared. When most people hear these two words, they think of the Boy Scouts of America. I want to share with you why all military spouses need to be prepared as well. I was a military spouse for three months shy of 20 years when my 1SG (First Sergeant)...
June 15, 2015
Read More >VA Home Loans: Removing the Stigma
Let’s talk about a guy named Lawrence. Lawrence served our country in the military. Lawrence is guaranteed a home loan through the VA as a benefit for his service, after he, of course, meets certain minimum qualifications. Lawrence almost didn’t get to close a deal due to a Realtor® who was...
June 02, 2015
Read More >AFCPE Membership Spotlight: 2014 Outstanding Educational Program
MFLN Personal Finance Webinars Founded in 2012, Military Families Learning Network (MFLN) Personal Finance aims to build the financial management capability and educational background of Personal Financial Management (PFM) Program Managers. PFMs are employed by the military to provide educational and counseling to active duty military, their family members, and retirees. Many...
May 27, 2015
Read More >The Most Under-Utilized Tool for Gaining Control of your Finances
Working part time as a PFC, I help military families regain control of their finances. Some come to see me as an order from their commander while others come voluntarily, looking to regain control of their finances. Whether it is a young single airman or a more seasoned couple, the...
March 06, 2015
Read More >Serving Those Who Served
“Every day, our military families at home and abroad inspire us and remind us of our obligation to take care of those who do so much for our country. As a grateful Nation, we pay tribute to the women and men who have made our military the finest fighting force...
November 11, 2014
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