LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark --
The Military Saves Week started Feb. 27 to educate Airmen
and their families about finances at the Walters Community Support Center.
This event, hosted by Airmen and Family Readiness Center, encompassed
free classes and booths, which ranged from basic savings programs, to living on
less, understanding credit and teaching children about money.
The Department of Defense campaign is supported by the
America Saves program, which helps people pledge to get out of debt.
“The intent of the pledge is three fold,” said Rick
Tomaskovic, 19th Force Support Squadron Community Readiness Consultant. “Saving
money, getting out of debt, and building wealth. These are the three best purposes to which
you can apply any of your financial resources.”
In 2016, nearly 30,000 individuals took the Military Saves pledge
or re-pledged, increasing the number of people who have taken the pledge to
more than 250,000 across the DOD.
“Last year we had approximately 700 people take the pledge,”
Tomaskovic said. “We are hoping to at least double that number this year here.”
This year marks the 11th anniversary of Military Saves Week
giving an opportunity for installations across the DOD to promote financial
readiness.
“Military Saves Week
is an opportunity for military installations, commands and detachments,
financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies around
the world to motivate service members and families to reduce debt and build
wealth,” said James Lander, Military Saves Director Washington D.C.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center will continue to
offer these classes and more after Military Saves Week has concluded.
“We never stop providing financial classes or one on one
appointments,” Tomaskovic said. “We have six financial classes every month. In
addition, every year for the last three years we have added an additional accredited
financial counselor at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to provide that personal
experience for every customer that seeks information.”
For more information call the Airman and Family Readiness
Center at (501) 987-2667.