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Family Financial Planning

Create and Build Solid Financial Strategies for Your Family: The Navy’s Personal Financial Management Program offers information and referrals, education, training, and financial counseling that utilize the principles and practices of sound money management. A Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Personal Financial Manager can help with: Developing a Spending Plan, Financial Planning for Deployment, Marriage and Money, Saving and Investing, Raising Financially Fit Kids, House Buying/Renting, and Car Buying.

The Financial Well-Being Assessment can help you conduct a “checkup” on your financial health. No matter where you are in your military career, taking time to assess your financial well-being can provide insights into whether you’re on the right path or have some areas to improve. Answer just 12 simple questions to get your score, then review additional resources organized by topic.

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Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)

Is your family new to the service and struggling to make ends meet for the basic necessities? If so, the DoD Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) can help larger military households with low income to better afford basic needs and increase their economic security. Visit the DoD BNA website and contact your nearest Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager.

Visit DoD Military Compensation to view a chart summarizing the differences between the four regular and non-regular retirement plans and disability retirement.

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MilSpouse Money Mission educates and empowers military spouses to elevate their families by making smart money moves. Check out their Money Ready guide or the MiLife Milestones section to get started!

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Each phase of the military journey comes with exciting new milestones and important financial considerations. Make sure your Sailor is prepared to navigate each step with these short, informative videos designed to help your family succeed at each touchpoint. Taking care of your finances helps to keep your Sailor mission-ready and your family prepared for the future.

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Money Management & Educational Videos

Useful Resources

Additional links to systems and sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions, Acronyms and Glossary.

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