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Information and Assistance for Military Service Members and Military Families During Tough Economic Times Our best online portals, call centers, and locator services
You name it, we can help! 24/7 call center for active reserve, and wounded, ill, or injured service members, families.
1-800-342-9647
DoD programs, policies, news, and events.
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/
For state JFSAP staffs, regional coordinators, and other key point of contact, call:
1-703-607-5411
Veterans benefits counseling, information, assistance, and community referrals.
Personal finance, transition assistance, and benefits information for active duty, National Guard, and reserve component service and family members.
Online calculators and comprehensive military benefits information of value to all military service members.
1-888-721-2769
Call Military One Source (1-800-342-9647) for referrals
Locate military installations at www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Navy and Marine Corps Chaplain Care
www.chaplaincare.navy.mil
1-877-418-6824
Chaplain support for Navy IAs and families
IA.care.fct@navy.mil
Relief societies provide personal and family financial counseling, emergency loans, consumer
advise, and basic assistance. Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve members and families are
eligible to use these programs.
To locate the office near you, visit
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil of call Military One Source at
1-800-342-9647
Centers provide local and regional information and referral services; counseling; skills for
living educational programs; family advocacy; support for parents, children, and youth; deployment
support; relocation; personal finance; transition; and spouse employment assistance.
For immediate, 24/7/365 assistance, confidential referrals, and additional information about
family support services, contact Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647. To locate the family
support center nearest you, click
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Support and assistance for military personnel, veterans, and their families
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Information about military pay, compensation, benefits, sources of assistance, and easy-to-use online calculators.
http://www.dfas.mil/dfas/militarymembers/payentitlements/militarypaytables.html
http://www.warriorcare.mil/
https://www.nationalresourcedirectory.org/
Federal government organizations provide financial education materials, free publications, online calculators, counseling services, savings and investing programs, and consumer protection. (Note: the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is listed under the Housing Assistance division in the “Organizations by Type of Assistance” section, below.)
Information and resources at:
www.mymoney.gov
1-800-696-6639 (1-800-MYMONEY)
Money Smart curriculum materials and computer-based instruction.
www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/index.html
Savings, home foreclosure and related educational resources.
Identity theft information, consumer complaint reports filing, and consumer financial education.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml
Call center and free publications
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
1-888-878-3256
http://www.consumeraction.gov/
1-800-333-4636 (1-800-FED-INFO)
Investment information for military personnel and their families.
Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) Program
Disaster Loan Program, Patriot Express Loans for military spouses, Veteran Business Outreach
Centers.
Small Business Development Centers
Military service and Social Security fact sheets
Retirement savings plan for military personnel offers tax-free investments prior to withdrawal of funds.
1-877-968-3778 (1-TSP-YOU-FRST)
Cooperative Extension Service offers learning tools and research results, financial education research, resources, online tools, and scheduled events.
Financial education materials, resources, and links
1-504-347-3305
Directory of Local Credit Union branches, financial resources, links, and financial policy information.
1-202-638-3950
Heroes to Hometowns program for severely injured service members, veteran affairs services, family support centers, general assistance, reunions, and awards.
Connects military service members and families to organizations that provide a wide range of support, assistance, adaptive equipment, scholarships , and other helpful resources.
Clothing and supplies for wounded service members
http://www.supportourwounded.org/
1-703-938-3572
Housing, college grants, and scholarships for children and spouses of fallen heroes.
1-866-962-3773
USO Centers, Internet and email access, libraries, reading rooms, recreational activities, regional veterans services, and family services.
1-888-484-3876
Child care, hospital assistance, military spouse support, food services, computer training, health and wellness support and holiday meals.
1-800-597-1260
1-703-313-9600
Youth centers provide educational, recreational, cultural, and social activities for military youth.
Financial education and resources that encourage young people on such concepts and work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Financial literacy publications, websites, and links to improve the personal financial education of children, teens, and young adults.
Support provided through CFA website includes a newsletter, publications, resource center, and promotion of special events.
1-202-387-6121
Information that protects service members from unscrupulous businesses, BBB reliability reports, BBB Auto Line, BBB Military Line, and dispute resolution services.
1-703-276-0100
Credit counselor locator service, home foreclosure and legal assistance, payday loan calculator, policy and technical assistance, coalition building, and research.
http://www.responsiblelending.org/
1-919-313-8500
Military Money Magazine, no-cost/reduced-fee debt elimination programs and “ Military Money Minute” radio broadcasts.
http://www.inchargefoundation.org/
http://www.militarymoney.com/
1-800-565-8953
Consumer credit counseling services including homeowner, money and credit, bankruptcy education and counseling, debt management planning assistance, and free and low-cost general assistance.
1-800-388-2227
1-202-677-4300
Responsible money management tools, advice for understanding credit, credit management support, free MoneySkill online course.
Financial calculators, tips, recommendations, and personal finance referrals
National Educational Savings Resource Center, calculators, educational materials, Choose to Save public service campaign, and retirement planning resources.
http://www.ebri.org/
http://www.choosetosave.org/
1-202-659-0670
Works with mortgage lenders to help people get lower housing costs and better access to home financing. CreditSmart curriculum materials help consumers build and maintain better credit, make sound financial decisions, and understand home ownership.
Military Family, Money and Mobility pamphlet, web-based training for DoD financial educators, Project Financial Independence for mobilized members of the National Guard and Reserve and enlisted members of active duty forces, and free financial counseling from certified professionals.
http://www.nefe.org/
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/
1-303-741-6333 (1-304-741-NEFE)
Money Club tools and resources, personal finance calculators, and publications.
1-760-736-1660
Recommends how to choose a financial planner, set financial goals and get started on a financial plan. CFP maintains a financial planner database.
Helps consumers find a financial planner and financial educational materials.
http://www.fpanet.org/
http://www.fpanet.org/PlannerSearch/PlannerSearch.aspx
Maintains a financial planner search service for “Fee-Only” comprehensive financial advisors nearest you.
http://www.napfa.org/
http://findanadvisor.napfa.org/home.aspx
Free journal articles on financial planning in PDF format.
http://www.afcpe.org/publications/journal-articles.php
1-703-684-4484
Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Counselors provide career and employment support for military service and family members at state employment offices.
1-877-872-5627
Extensive information about careers, career training, and transportable career skills.
http://www.onetonline.org/
Military-to-civilian occupational index:
http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/
Offers links to support for wounded, ill, injured, and disabled service members and search engine for civilian careers.
Employment hub, military-friendly employers, transition assistance guides, checklists, and decision support planning tools.
Provides funding for licensing and credentialing training programs that provide portable careers for military spouses.
Job search assistance for wounded warrior transitioning to civilian jobs.
http://wtow.woundedwarriorproject.org/
1-877-832-6997 (1-877-TEAM-WWP)
Paid training for Wall Street careers.
http://www.wallstreetwarfighters.org/
1-888-439-3935
Wounded warrior programs provide support for military personnel and families when service members incur severe injury or illness.
Field Service Program, Volunteer Service Program, and scholarship program.
1-800-669-7079
Free online service that allows military families to remain updated on their service member’s condition while in a military hospital or major medical center.
Primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services.
WWP Soldier Ride Program, TRACK Operation Outreach, Warriors to Work, WWP Outdoors, Patient and Family Support, WWP Packs, and WWP Peer Mentoring.
Volunteers of military medical centers help provide transportation, lodging, and activities for caregiver families.
http://www.yellowribbonfund.com/
1-204-223-1180
Temporary housing on the grounds of major military or VA medical centers for families and caregivers of individuals admitted to the hospital, Caring Bridge Program status updates, scholarships for children and spouses, Hero Miles (free airline tickets for family members of an OIF/OEF ill or injured service member), and Newman's Own organizational grants.
Builds or adapts homes for handicapped accessibility at no cost to veterans.
http://www.homesforourtroops.org/
1-508-823-3300
1-866-787-6677 (1-866-7 TROOPS)
Hope NOW is an alliance between HUD-approved counseling agents, servicers, investors, and other mortgage market participants that provide free foreclosure prevention assistance.
1-800-995-4673 (1-800-995-HOPE)
Provides help for homeowners at risk for foreclosure and housing education materials.
http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD
1-800-225-5342 (Federal Housing Administration Resource Center)
Military Sales Online Reporting System, oversight for state and local insurance companies, and insurance company rankings.
1-866-470-6242 (1-866-470-NAIC)
Insurance programs that specifically provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service or a service connected disability.
The largest independent regulatory authority in the US provides information on investing and how to build financial knowledge. Offers articles, interactive tools, alerts, and other resources that can help you protect yourself.
1-301-590-6500
Investor Awareness Quiz, NASAA Fraud Center, Investor Bill of Rights, Investing Online Resource Center, and investor alerts and tips.
1-202-737-0900
Trained legal professionals provide wills, powers of attorney, advanced medical directives and legal assistance services to military service members and their families free of charge. For the office nearest you call Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647 or visit DoD's locator service at www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil.
A social marketing campaign aimed at persuading, motivating, and encouraging military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.
Scholarships, youth mentoring programs, awards, Navy League Hiring Center for veterans, employment opportunities, educational programs, and outreach.
1-800-356-1560
1-703-528-1775
Help for wounded Marines, scholarships, awards, health and comfort items, youth programs, and veterans medical center activities.
1-800-625-1775
1-703-207-9588
Accredited veteran service organizations (VSOs)
Provides funding for licensing and credentialing training programs that provide portable careers for military spouses.
Scholarships, rights and benefits education, deployment and family support, camps, retreats.
Scholarships for military children regardless of service member's status.
Free income tax filing, tax calculators, tax advisors and counseling services, and income tax preparation course.
http://www.militaryonesource.com/
1-800-342-9647
Tax information for military members and their families
Allows troops and service members stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan to visit their loved ones on leave at no cost; allows family members and spouses to visit their wounded service members in military hospitals or VA medical centers across the country at no cost.