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Financial Readiness Program

Financial Education and Training

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Take control of your financial future - enroll in our classes today. 

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Enroll in our classes today to enhance your budgeting and debt management skills, and access online resources!

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Let one of our Accredited Financial Counselors set you up for financial success.

Learn smart money habits for life.

Learn how to manage your money and get financially stable. The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) offers free classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to help service members, Families, and retirees build strong financial habits.

Whether you're budgeting, planning for retirement, or making a big purchase, financial education gives you the tools to make smart decisions!

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Financial Readiness Common Military Training

Soldiers will face financial changes in their military career. Financial literacy training sets the stage for sustained financial well-being and resilience through those challenges. That’s why Soldiers receive mandatory financial training at career milestones including:

  • Entry to service
  • Initial Entry Training
  • Arrival at your first duty station
  • Vesting in TSP
  • Receipt of PCS orders
  • Deployment
  • Marriage 
  • Birth or adoption of the first child
  • Life challenges, including divorce or disabling condition
  • Eligibility for continuation pay
  • Leadership training
  • Transition (retirement/ETS/medical discharge)
     

Financial Readiness Classes And Workshops

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Money Management and Budgeting

Learn to create a realistic budget that works for your financial goals

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Understanding Credit and Debt

Improve your credit score, pay off debt, and protect yourself from fraud

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Home Buying and Renting

Get tips on buying or renting a home and understand VA loan benefits

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 Smart Car Buying and Insurance

Avoid common car buying mistakes and find your best insurance options

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Investing and Retirement Planning

Learn about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), IRAs, and smart investment strategies

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Financial Planning for Families

Budget for a baby, college savings plans, and Family financial security

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Estate Planning and Insurance

Understand wills, life insurance, and ways to protect your assets

Contact your local Family Readiness Center for a calendar of offerings or to schedule a class for your unit. 

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One-on-One Individualized Financial Counseling

If you have a unique situation that calls for personalized help, FRP has free professionally credentialed counselors available to assist you with your specific needs. We can talk with you one-on-one about topics like 

  • Budgeting and money management 
  • Credit repair and debt reduction
  • Buying a car or home
  • Planning for major life events
  • Retirement and investment options
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Additional Resources

Here are more trustworthy links, documents and tools for emergency financial assistance.

 


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Virtual Workshop: Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Virtual Workshop: Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Aug 19 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Paying for College

Virtual Workshop: Paying for College

Aug 20 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Paying Off Student Loans

Virtual Workshop: Paying Off Student Loans

Aug 21 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: 10 Steps to a Federal Job

Virtual Workshop: 10 Steps to a Federal Job

Looking for the perfect Federal job? Come join us and learn the ten steps to Federal employment!

Aug 21 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Virtual Workshop: Disabling Sickness and Conditions

Virtual Workshop: Disabling Sickness and Conditions

Aug 26 12 pm - 1 pm

Virtual Workshop: Disabling Sickness and Conditions

Aug 26 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Disabling Sickness and Conditions
Virtual Workshop: Exploring Digital Assets

Virtual Workshop: Exploring Digital Assets

Aug 27 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Saving and Investing

Virtual Workshop: Saving and Investing

Aug 28 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Problematic Sexual Behavior Amongst Children and Youth Lunch & Learn

Virtual Workshop: Problematic Sexual Behavior Amongst Children and Youth Lunch & Learn

Sep 1 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Vesting in the Thrift Saving Plan (TSP)

Virtual Workshop: Vesting in the Thrift Saving Plan (TSP)

Sep 2 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Identity Theft

Virtual Workshop: Identity Theft

Sep 3 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Insurance Needs

Virtual Workshop: Insurance Needs

Sep 4 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: How To Smart Start Your Small Business

Virtual Workshop: How To Smart Start Your Small Business

This class provides an overview of the ways to smart start a business.

Sep 8 12 pm - 1 pm
 Virtual Workshop: Building Wealth Over Time

Virtual Workshop: Building Wealth Over Time

Sep 9 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Emergency Financial Preparedness

Virtual Workshop: Emergency Financial Preparedness

Sep 10 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Renting

Virtual Workshop: Renting

Sep 11 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Finances and Pre-Deployment

Virtual Workshop: Finances and Pre-Deployment

Sep 16 12 pm - 1 pm

Virtual Workshop: Finances and Pre-Deployment

Sep 16 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Finances and Pre-Deployment
Virtual Workshop: Finances and Post-Deployment

Virtual Workshop: Finances and Post-Deployment

Sep 17 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Maryland ABLE Accounts

Virtual Workshop: Maryland ABLE Accounts

Sep 18 12 pm - 1 pm
 Virtual Workshop: Retirement Planning Starter

Virtual Workshop: Retirement Planning Starter

Sep 23 12 pm - 1 pm
 Virtual Workshop: Retirement Planning Starter

Virtual Workshop: Retirement Planning Starter

Sep 23 12 pm - 1 pm
 Virtual Workshop: Military Pay Issues

Virtual Workshop: Military Pay Issues

Sep 24 12 pm - 1 pm
Virtual Workshop: Home Sweet Home

Virtual Workshop: Home Sweet Home

Sep 25 12 pm - 1 pm