APRIL 4, 2018, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - Since April is Financial Literacy Month, Joe Chesloski, a personal financial counselor with more than 20 years of business and finance experience, offered his perspective on the biggest mistakes service members make with their money -- and how those mistakes can be avoided. BE CAUTIOUS WITH CREDIT The first mistake is not being … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Card Helps Military Shoppers Fill Their Fridge for Free!
MARCH 28, 2018, Dallas, TX - The Exchange Credit Program is celebrating Month of the Military Child by partnering with the Defense Commissary Agency to give away $30,000 in gift cards to military shoppers. From April 1 through 30, authorized exchange and commissary shoppers worldwide will be automatically entered in the Fill Your Fridge for Free! sweepstakes by making two … [Read more...]
Life on a Budget for a Military Family
March 20, 2018 - Ever since I was a child I have always saved my money. My mom would ask where I got so much money when I wanted to buy something. Well, it came from underneath my bed. I would stuff all my money under it until I absolutely knew what I wanted. I remember my first big purchase as a kid was my first surfboard, and I still have it today. I watched many people as I … [Read more...]
Improving Financial Stability Strengthens Army Readiness
FEBRUARY 23, 2018, Grafenwoehr, Germany - Financial instability and debt resulting in marital problems, loss of security clearance or even suicide degrade mission readiness. But there are fixes. "Soldiers' top priority is to maintain their deployability," said Command Sgt. Maj Mike Sutterfield, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's command sergeant major. Being ready to go to … [Read more...]
Getting Our Military Into Their Own Homes
Everyday, men and women all across America join the military, sacrificing their lives to protect us and the country. These soldiers are selflessly placing their personal hopes and desires on hold as they sign on. Yet, everyday veterans return from serving to no place to call home and face long lines of red tape to get affordable homes. In 2016, veterans made up over 7 percent … [Read more...]