Financial Education

Pioneer Services offers free, award-winning financial education to military families as a way to assist them in taking control of their household budgets. Our comprehensive collection of materials is available in many different formats, allowing service members to learn in their own way and at their own speed.

The American Bankers Association, the Institute for Financial Literacy, the Association for Financial Counseling Planning and Education, and other national organizations have recognized these materials as being some of the best in the nation. Most recently, our article series received a “2011 APEX Grand Award for Writing,” with the judges noting how the series explains complex topics in ways that are easy to understand.

We invite you to listen to an audio podcast, watch a video podcast, read one of our many articles, use our financial calculators, or check out a chapter from our Military Spouse Finance Guide. After all, it only takes a few minutes to get the information you need for a lifetime of financial success.

Podcasts
Our award-winning audio podcast series is a fast and convenient way to learn about financial topics. You can listen through our online player, download an MP3 to listen to later, or visit our page on iTunes. In addition, our video podcast series provides another way to learn, giving you useful information quickly and in an entertaining way.

Whether you choose audio or video, these podcasts provide you with the tips and tools you need to manage your money effectively.

Credit Repair Resource Center
Learn how to take control of your credit by using the factors that make up a credit score to increase yours! With an interactive PDF you can save to your computer, helpful articles, and our podcast on improving your credit score, we have what you need for a brighter financial future.

Visit our Credit Repair Resource Center today!

Articles
Covering everything from budgeting, to new federal credit card regulations, to saving, to deployment, our our award-winning article series provides tips and information you can actually use. Find the topic that’s right for your situation and start taking control of your finances.

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Other Resources

Military Spouse Finance Guide
Drawn from more than 25 years of serving the unique financial needs of military families, the Military Spouse Finance Guide: Financial Advice for the Homefront, is a reference guide on the fundamentals of personal financial management. With forewords by Sylvia Kidd of the Association of the United States Army, and U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Roger Stradley, (Ret) of USA Cares, Inc., the book is full of full of easy-to-follow financial tips.

Both the American Bankers Association and Institute for Financial Literacy have recognized the book as one of the best available on financial education, so pick up your copy today!

VIP
Published four times a year—two in printed format, two in electronic-only versions—the VIP is a free newsletter that provides in-depth articles about topics that affect you and your family. You can read it online, print it out, or download a PDF file.

Financial Calculators
Our interactive financial calculators can help you answer basic financial questions. Included are mortgage, credit card, and budgeting calculators, and many others.