Deployment & PCS
A life in the military means a life of change—including changes in duty stations and deployments around the world. And while it includes many positive experiences, this life of moves is also very stressful.
Making the Most of Your Military Money:
Moving Guide for Military Personnel and Families
The difference between a painful move and a positive one often depends on your family’s level of readiness—especially financial readiness.
This guide from the FINRA Foundation offers steps you can take to protect your family and your finances—before, during, and after your move or whenever duty calls.
Financial Tips for Your Next PCS Move
To prepare for a life of moves, you need to know what to expect both before and after a move.
Preparing Your Finances for Deployment
Developing a deployment financial plan and saving regularly will allow you to concentrate on your upcoming duties.
Talk to Your Spouse About Money
Talking about money issues can be stressful. Talking about them while a service member is deployed to a remote location can be more so.
Participate in the Savings Deposit Program
The SDP was designed to provide members of the uniformed services in designated combat zones an opportunity to build their financial savings.
Investing in Real Estate: The Inadvertent Landlord
Managing real estate from afar can be a challenge for a family living the military lifestyle. You should approach real estate with the same care you would take before making any investment.
Getting to Know the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
SCRA offers a variety of provisions to help active duty personnel meet their legal and financial obligations. But relief under the SCRA is not always automatic.
