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Financial Readiness Program

Financial Education and Training

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Take control of your financial future - enroll in our classes today. 

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Enroll in our classes today to enhance your budgeting and debt management skills, and access online resources!

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Let one of our Accredited Financial Counselors set you up for financial success.

Learn smart money habits for life.

Learn how to manage your money and get financially stable. The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) offers free classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to help service members, Families, and retirees build strong financial habits.

Whether you're budgeting, planning for retirement, or making a big purchase, financial education gives you the tools to make smart decisions!

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Financial Readiness Common Military Training

Soldiers will face financial changes in their military career. Financial literacy training sets the stage for sustained financial well-being and resilience through those challenges. That’s why Soldiers receive mandatory financial training at career milestones including:

  • Entry to service
  • Initial Entry Training
  • Arrival at your first duty station
  • Vesting in TSP
  • Receipt of PCS orders
  • Deployment
  • Marriage 
  • Birth or adoption of the first child
  • Life challenges, including divorce or disabling condition
  • Eligibility for continuation pay
  • Leadership training
  • Transition (retirement/ETS/medical discharge)
     

Financial Readiness Classes And Workshops

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Money Management and Budgeting

Learn to create a realistic budget that works for your financial goals

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Understanding Credit and Debt

Improve your credit score, pay off debt, and protect yourself from fraud

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Home Buying and Renting

Get tips on buying or renting a home and understand VA loan benefits

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 Smart Car Buying and Insurance

Avoid common car buying mistakes and find your best insurance options

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Investing and Retirement Planning

Learn about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), IRAs, and smart investment strategies

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Financial Planning for Families

Budget for a baby, college savings plans, and Family financial security

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Estate Planning and Insurance

Understand wills, life insurance, and ways to protect your assets

Contact your local Family Readiness Center for a calendar of offerings or to schedule a class for your unit. 

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One-on-One Individualized Financial Counseling

If you have a unique situation that calls for personalized help, FRP has free professionally credentialed counselors available to assist you with your specific needs. We can talk with you one-on-one about topics like 

  • Budgeting and money management 
  • Credit repair and debt reduction
  • Buying a car or home
  • Planning for major life events
  • Retirement and investment options
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Additional Resources

Here are more trustworthy links, documents and tools for emergency financial assistance.

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  • Financial Readiness Program
  • Closed weekends and federal holidays
  • Hours:
    Monday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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