Military Support

Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.

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Military Support

Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.

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Military Support Links

Office of Financial Readiness
The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness. Their goal is to foster a financially secure and mission-ready force with every military family living their best life today and in the future.


Military One Source - Spouse Education & Career OpportunitiesThe Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.


MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) The MyCAA Scholarship Program offers up to $4,000 to eligible military spouses to pursue a license, certification or Associate's Degree in a portable career field. Learn more, today!


MySTEP (or Military Spouse Transition Program) supports spouses throughout all phases of their family's military journey with information, tools and programs.

 


Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.

Financial Management Counseling: Take advantage of no-cost financial management counseling. Service members and their families can get assistance with budgeting, debt reduction, money management and more.


US Coast Guard CG SUPRT for Military Spouses

The CG SUPRT program offers free and confidential services to Coast Guard members to help you maximize your potential.

 


DFAS resources
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.

 

 


Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.

 



U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs 
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

 


TRICARE is the comprehensive health plan benefit for Uniformed Service members and their eligible dependents. To learn all about plans and eligibility, find a doctor, track costs and access important phone numbers, click here. For current TRICARE educational publications and the ability to sign up for any change notifications, click here.


DEERS MilConnectTo access the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), register family members for TRICARE, or make other important benefits and record changes, visit milConnect.


U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.

 


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.

 


Department of Defense DoD

Career Ready Portal

The portal is a collaboration of DoD, DoL and VA resources designed to help Service members, Veterans and their spouses plan and achieve their career, education, and financial goals.

 


Military Installations
Use this page to search and find information about military installations, state resources and programs or services.

 

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Military Support Links

Office of Financial Readiness
The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness offers resources, education and support for every stage of financial readiness. Their goal is to foster a financially secure and mission-ready force with every military family living their best life today and in the future.


Military One Source - Spouse Education & Career OpportunitiesThe Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.


MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) The MyCAA Scholarship Program offers up to $4,000 to eligible military spouses to pursue a license, certification or Associate's Degree in a portable career field. Learn more, today!

 


MySTEP (or Military Spouse Transition Program) supports spouses throughout all phases of their family's military journey with information, tools and programs.

 

 


Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.

Financial Management Counseling: Take advantage of no-cost financial management counseling. Service members and their families can get assistance with budgeting, debt reduction, money management and more.


US Coast Guard CG SUPRT for Military Spouses

The CG SUPRT program offers free and confidential services to Coast Guard members to help you maximize your potential.

 

 


DFAS resources
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.

 

 


Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.

 



U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs 
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

 


TRICARE is the comprehensive health plan benefit for Uniformed Service members and their eligible dependents. To learn all about plans and eligibility, find a doctor, track costs and access important phone numbers, click here. For current TRICARE educational publications and the ability to sign up for any change notifications, click here.


DEERS MilConnectTo access the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), register family members for TRICARE, or make other important benefits and record changes, visit milConnect.


 

U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.

 


Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.

 


Department of Defense DoD

Career Ready Portal

The portal is a collaboration of DoD, DoL and VA resources designed to help Service members, Veterans and their spouses plan and achieve their career, education, and financial goals.

 


Military Installations
Use this page to search and find information about military installations, state resources and programs or services.

 

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Latest Blogs

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5 Financial Resolutions to Start the New Year Off Right

By swyman | Dec 2, 2024

You don’t need to wait until January to take a fresh look at your finances. Get a jump on the new year with these five…

Read More

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5 Financial Resolutions to Start the New Year Off Right

December 2, 2024

You don’t need to wait until January to take a fresh look at your finances. Get a jump on the new year with these five resolutions — they can really pay off over the next 12 months. 1. Set/update your budget Setting a budget is the first step in a military family’s financial planning. And…

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5 Financial Power Moves for MilSpouses

November 1, 2024

During National Veterans and Military Families Month in November, we salute the strength of our families as they support the mission of our community. MilSpouses, especially, display determination as they face the challenges of military life. We see you navigate frequent moves, deployments and often raising children as a solo parent. We understand your motivation…

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The Year In Review: Bring Your Financial Picture into Focus

October 1, 2024

It can be fun and even eye-opening to watch those year-end montages reminiscing about the year. If you ever have that moment when you say to yourself, “Wait, that was this year?”, you could also imagine how easy it could be to lose track of the goals and financial plans you set in motion when…

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Now’s the Time to Think About Life Insurance

September 4, 2024

Hey, MilSpouses, it’s Life Insurance Awareness Month! Okay, so maybe that doesn’t make you want to break out the cake and ice cream, but life insurance is an important part of your financial plan. It can help take care of your family, giving them financial security if something happens to you or your service member.…

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Budget and Insurance: What to Do After You PCS

August 1, 2024

After months of planning and hard work, you’ve landed safely at your next duty station. Congratulations! As you kick off this next chapter in your MilLife, it’s a good time to check in on your finances. Let’s look at two key items that are likely to change after a PCS: your budget and your insurance.…

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Insurance and Estate Planning for Your Peace of Mind

July 1, 2024

Insurance protection and estate planning are key to your family’s financial peace of mind. Insurance protects you from serious financial loss and provides for your family, and estate planning ensures your wishes are carried out in case you are no longer there. Protect Your Stuff Homeowners and Renters Insurance: Both homeowners and renters insurance cover…

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PCS Finances for MilSpouses: In Their Own Words

May 31, 2024

Did you set financial goals earlier this year only to have a permanent change of station (PCS) threaten to derail your family’s budget? You’re not alone. Other MilSpouses have learned how to keep their family finances intact during a move — and so can you! Here is valuable advice from their experiences. PCS-proof Your Finances…

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Showing Appreciation with Top Resources for MilSpouses

May 1, 2024

As MilSpouses, we are often asked to shoulder a big load of responsibility. When partners deploy or work long hours, managing career and home responsibilities — especially finances — can fall on us. May 10 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and we pause to honor your unwavering support, strength and resiliency in all you do…

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