We host a #CreditChat on Twitter and YouTube every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we had an opportunity to chat with MilitaryMoney, Better Business Bureau, Military Line, Military Saves, Veterans United, Jeff Rose – Soldier of Finance, and Joseph Montanaro – USAA. You can view the video and read all tweets here: http://www.experian.com/blogs/news/about/military-money/

1. Financial Tips for Military Families
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This week, we discussed how to manage money
while in the military.“
Check out all the resources and tips shared:
bit.ly/military-finances

3. What financial challenges do military
families struggle with?
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4. Staying on top of day to day finances
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while on mission or deployed.
MILITARY FAMILY CHALLENGES
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5. Many challenges same as civilians; unique ones
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Tweet by @veteransunited
(deployment, PCS, frequent relocation) can take a toll.
MILITARY FAMILY CHALLENGES

6. Challenges for military spouses to find employment
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can make financial options more limited.
Tweet by @BBB_MiLine

7. Uncertainty in future military benefits:
uncertainty in military lifestyle; military spouse employment
Tweet by @MilitarySaves
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8. Stress inhibits planning and stimulates
emotional spending, which can be dangerous.
Tweet by @militarymoney
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9. Military families struggle with constant relocation,
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managing revolving accounts from outside U.S. and preparing for transition.
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10. Any advice on how military families
can save money during relocation?
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11. Keeping material possessions to a minimum when
you know you’ll be moving around a lot certainly helps.
Tweet by @magnify_money
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12. Successful families rent or purchase and have
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basic allowance for housing (BAH) left over.

13. Spouses can highlight unique skills gained in military life
on their resume: flexibility, diversity & stress management
Tweet by @veteransunited
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14. There are many decisions to make with any move.
Whether to live on/off base. Whether to rent/purchase.
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15. What are ways to track money and pay bills
when deployed overseas?
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16. attempt to eliminate as much expenses as possible.
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Before leaving for deployment,

17. have access and knowledge of accounts and bills.
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For married couples, make sure both spouses
Tweet by @militarysaves

18. cell phone, cable, etc.
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Consider suspending your auto insurance,
Tweet by @militarysaves

19. #CreditChat
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are a simple way to handle bills, as long as overdraft isn’t a concern.
Online banks like @USAA are great! Automatic payments

20. can monitor bills and your credit while deployed.
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Find a battle buddy that you trust that
Tweet by @jjeffrose

21. What sorts of discounts and financial
benefits can military families get?
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22. military discounts. Always, always ask before you buy.
The sky is the limit when it comes to
Tweet by @InChargeDotOrg

23. pay to your bank for your checking account.
You can get a discount on fees you
Tweet by @militarymoney
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24. What should military families know
about VA loans? How do you qualify?
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25. competitive rates, flexible and forgiving requirements!
There’s $0 down, no mortgage insurance,
Tweet by @veteransunited
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VA LOAN BENEFITS

26. such as no prepayment penalty.
VA loans offer some really great protections
Tweet by @militarymoney
VA LOAN BENEFITS

27. Where can military families go
to get financial help?
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28. they should start with a CFP.
If military members need a financial planner
Tweet by @jjeffrose
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29. Credit counseling and budgeting is free.
If debt is your issue, call a non-profit credit counseling agency.
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30. Check out all the resources and tips shared:
bit.ly/military-finances
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