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Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
Maximize your tax refund by saving, investing, or paying off debt to boost financial security and...
Financial Savings Tips for the Summer
Save money this summer by budgeting for travel, taking advantage of military discounts, and cutti...
Balancing Needs and Wants
In life, knowing the difference between needs and wants is key to managing your finances, time, a...
Just the Facts - Continuation Pay
Just the Facts Continuation Pay USAA-EF Marines Infographic
What is the Blended Retirement System?
The Blended Retirement System—a system that helps you secure your future—whether you're in for th...
Time for a Budget Checkup
Financial checkups are designed to ensure you are on track with your goals and prepared for any u...
What's Your Back-to-School Budget Spending Plan?
Tips to help your spending go a long way this back-to-school season.
Resumption of Student Loan Repayments
Student loan payments have resumed for borrowers.
Budgeting for Summer Vacation
Ten tips to help you budget for a summer vacation.
Establishing Realistic Financial Goals
10 things to consider when establishing realistic financial goals.
How To Improve Your Credit Score in the Upcoming YearÂ
A solid understanding of personal finances will help with understanding the impacts on credit sco...
Be Prepared For Life’s Major Events
Many major life events, or action points, will trigger a requirement for Financial Education Acti...
PFMP - Take Control Of Your Finances
Resources and information available from the Personal Financial Mangagement Program.
Preparing Your Holiday Expenses Checklist
Don’t let the holiday season drain your wallet. Be prepared by creating a holiday expenses checkl...
Do a Check-Up on Your Finances
Financial wellness is a state of being in which you can meet current and future financial obligat...
Financial Tips for a Smooth PCS
It’s that time again. New orders and a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). But, do you know how to...
ROTH IRAs for Kids?
Roth IRAs are not typically considered a savings vehicle for kids, but they can be. They are idea...
Beware of COVID-19 Financial Scams
Recently, police, FBI, Interpol, customs, and health regulatory authorities from 90 countries joi...
PFM Present & Future Outlook during Covid-19
As the public health crisis posed by COVID-19 continues, all branches of the military services ac...
PCS for Success: Nine Reasons to Attend a PCS Workshop
Moving can be stressful, but there is help available. Marines are required to attend the Permane...
Understanding Portfolio Declines During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has erased 23 million jobs created since the 2007-2009 recession, and the 3...
Financial Readiness is Mission Critical
Congress, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Marine Corps consider the financial readiness ...