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- Introduction
- Resources
- Accomplishments
- Way Ahead
Financial Readiness and Economic Security
The Army's Financial Readiness Program provides comprehensive financial education and no-cost, unbiased counseling services to Soldiers and Families, enhancing mission readiness by securing the financial frontline.
“When spouses are satisfied with their careers, employment options, access to services, and overall quality-of-life, they are far more likely to support their Soldier's continued service.”- Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army
Resources
Accomplishments
- The Army incorporated financial well-being and readiness assessments to raise commanders’ and personnel’s awareness of financial readiness tools and resources.
- The Army incorporated financial readiness training as part of Future Soldier training, which included a comprehensive guide, videos, and handouts to help recruits make informed decisions about personal finances, education and benefits.
- Financial Frontline, a self-service website that provides financial literacy, tools and resources, and access to vetted resources, was deployed to support Soldiers and their Families.
Way Ahead
- The Army is identifying the availability of food pantries and resources on installations and in communities.
- The Army is identifying the gaps in the utilization of federal assistance programs.
- The Army will publish the Personal Financial Counselor Program policy.