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Investor Education for Military Families
Ten Hut! For military families at home, readiness in terms of their personal finances can be nearly as important as the readiness of their loved ones who are in harm’s way serving our nation. Unfortunately, military families can have a difficult time finding the resources needed to help them make smart investing decisions.
Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families
More than 800,000 copies of the second edition of the "Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families" have been distributed on military bases around the world and directly by State Securities Agencies, under a partnership of the Investor Protection Trust (IPT), the Investor Protection Institute (IPI), the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine.
Written in Kiplinger’s accessible style by contributing editor Kimberly Lankford (a military spouse), the "Financial Field Manual" focuses on the key issues that can help military families make informed investing decisions, protect their money and their families, and take charge of their financial lives. The 20-page booklet also features success stories from service members and their families.
We have also worked with Kiplinger's to develop an complementary PowerPoint presentation for financial educators who would like to use the "Financial Field Manual" as a teaching tool.
Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families