Finance through your Career

Financial education for service members and their families, at every stage of military life.

Phase 1: Joining Up

Recruit through basic and AIT. Your first big money decisions.

Phase 2: First Duty Station

Set up banking, an emergency fund, and the TSP match.

Phase 3: Finding Your Feet

Credit, saving and investing, your first car.

Phase 4: Mid-Career

Insurance, benefits, and saving for college.

Phase 5: Transition Out

SkillBridge, VA disability, and your TSP at separation.

Some money decisions show up on their own schedule.

Jump straight to what you are handling right now.

Deployment

Combat pay, allotments, and the money moves to make before you leave.

PCS / Moving

Orders to a new base. Handle the move and allowances without losing money.

Family Changes

Marriage, a new baby, DEERS, and benefits that shift with your family.

Education & GI Bill

Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill, and getting paid to keep learning.

Guard & Reserve

Drill pay, TRICARE, and the rules specific to Guard and Reserve life.

Every Year / Always

Taxes, scams, and the basics worth a check no matter the year.