Five courses outline the fundamentals of money management, motivating you to become financially savvy. Developed by financial experts who understand the military, the modules help service members and their families understand consumer credit, create smart financial goals, set a realistic spending plan, make smart money moves, negotiate when buying a car and avoid debt during their next permanent change of station.

Learn more about each of the Money Matters courses below.

Money Matters – Car Buying Strategies

Discover tips on buying a new or used car in this course and how to avoid the pitfalls that buyers make. Learn about the three deals of car buying, the common “car buying game,” and our legal rights.

Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Family members, Service providers, Military service members

Money Matters – Consumer Credit

It’s more than your money; it’s your financial reputation. Get a better understanding of the good, bad and ugly of credit in this course. You will learn how to build and maintain good credit, and the ins and outs of credit reports.

Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Family members, Service providers, Military service members

Money Matters – Developing Your Spending Plan

Do you have a budget that puts money in your savings account each month? Use this course to help you create a spending plan for your financial success.

Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Family members, Service providers, Military service members

Money Matters – Investing for Your Future

Never invested? No need to worry. Invest with ease. Use this course to learn how to set financial goals and make smart investments to meet them. You can also learn about military and non-military retirement programs.

Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Family members, Service providers, Military service members

Money Matters – Money and the Move

Use this course to explore the costs of moving in the military. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for it.

Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Family members, Service providers, Military service members