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Office of Financial Readiness Program

Personal Financial Counselors

Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are able to assist Service Members and their families in managing their financial readiness and financial problems. The PFC can also assist in reaching long term goals, such as emergency savings, education, buying a house, and retirement.

Support and Counseling Services

Confidential financial consultations for individuals and families
Referrals to military and community resources
Support for family members during deployment
Help with credit management and budgeting
Help navigating benefits
Advocacy information and support

Training and Workshops

Money Management
Budgeting and Developing Spending Plans
Debt and Credit Card Management
Consumer Rights and Obligations (dealing with creditors)
Financial Planning: Reaching Life Goals
Financial Readiness and Economic Security
Financial Readiness for Deployment
Transitioning to Civilian Life
Home Buying
Understanding Mortgages
Preventing Foreclosure
Kids and Money: Raising Financially Savvy Kids
Military Benefits, Pay and Entitlements
Savings and Investments
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Taxes