Service members, civilians, families participate in Military Saves Week, learn better money management

Photo By Maj. Addie Leonhardt | Service members and civilians listen to a lecture during Military Saves Week at Fort Douglas, Utah, Feb. 25, 2015. Typically, thousands of organizations nationwide participate each year in providing financial and planning courses to service members, their families and civilians. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Addie L. Randolph, 76th Operational Response Command)(Photo cropped to emphasize subject)  

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES

03.14.2015

Story by Staff Sgt. Kai Jensen 

76th Operational Response Command

SALT LAKE CITY - The Army Reserve Regional Survivor Outreach Services hosted Military Saves Week in northern Utah, Feb. 23-27.

Military Saves Week is an annual push for organizations to promote better savings behavior amongst service members from all branches, and their families, by providing free courses and seminars.

“It is never too soon to start saving for retirement,” said Mickie Douglas, public affairs specialist for Utah with the Social Security Administration. “[These] classes allow people to receive a great deal of information in a short period of time, and they allow people to get answers to their personal questions about how to save.”

Classes were held throughout the week at the Draper National Guard Armory, the North Salt Lake Armory and at Fort Douglas. The courses covered a variety of topics, including social security, finances, military pensions, debt management and investing, just to name a few.

“If just one attendee will learn from the event, they will find the financial comfort that everyone should have,” said Brian Garrett, director of Military Relations for Zions Bank. “The principles taught in the various classes are often overlooked because of our busy lives. MSW can help remind people to take the time to plan for their financial future.”

Thousands of organizations nationwide participate each year during MSW, reaching thousands of service members and their families, and provide education and tools to families in order to better manage their finances.

For more information please visit http://www.militarysaves.org.

• Date Taken: 03.14.2015
• Date Posted: 03.14.2015 16:18
• Story ID: 157032
• Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US