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Welcome to your JBPHH MFSC Personal Finance Program! 

We’re here and excited to meet you where you are financially – and help you navigate to your goals!  Check out the great info & resources below, and reach out to us with any questions!

We offer workshops at both MFSC locations (Moanalua & Hickam), and can bring a workshop/training to your unit/command!  If you’d like us to come to you, just click here and send in your training request

 

Money can be very personal, so we also provide individual appointments.  Reach out to our great MFSC schedulers at (808)474-0126/0129 to see us one-on-one.

 

What classes do we offer?  Download our current list here (and let us know if you’d like another topic added!)

 

Getting email notification from MyVector or NSIPS about required financial touchpoint training?  We’ve got the classes!  Click here to see what milestones trigger this requirement & plan ahead!

 

Planning ahead?  Check out our projected schedule so you can mark your calendar to register one month ahead here!

 

Did you know…

  1. You begin getting full matching contributions (up to 5% FREE money!) & are vested at 2 years in service?
  2. If you MISS the BOAT when notified of that LUMP SUM Continuation Pay eligibility – you miss out on an average $7,000 AFTER TAX cash.  Notifications come during your 11th year in service – you MUST request your Continuation Pay before you hit 12 years in service!
  3. Serving a military career?  You get BOTH TSP with matching contributions AND a lifetime retirement pay benefit!  Be careful of the Lump Sum option you’ll be offered at retirement & have a conversation with a financial counselor before deciding!
  4. Want more on BRS?  Visit:  https://militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement

TSP is a great retirement savings plan available to military and DoD employees, with multiple investment options to fit both your timeline and your risk tolerance!  For DoD employees and military members under BRS, matching contributions can help your account grow even faster.  There’s a lot of information available publicly, but make sure you have the facts!  Join us for the workshop, schedule an individual appointment, and/or check out the below to understand TSP better!

 

https://www.tsp.gov/

https://twitter.com/tsp4gov?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/TSP4gov/videos

 

Do you cringe when you hear the word Budget?  Let us help you with it!  It’s a great feeling when you start putting your money where you want it intentionally, to reach your financial goals!  Everyone has a unique style; discover the one that works for you!  Some sample budget templates are below!  Click on each to explore, or join us for a Spending Plans/Budgeting Tools workshop!

 

Air Force Spend Plan

Navy eFPW (Excel)

Navy eFPW (PDF)

Payday Budget

Couples Budget (option/alternative to others)

Transition Budget

 

Working on your credit?  Check out “How your score is calculated” and join us for a workshop or individual appointment to start your journey! 

 

The average credit card debt in America is over $5K.  The total credit card debt in America (2022) is $887 BILLION.  This is on top of car loans, student loans, mortgages, and other debts.

We have multiple tools and a workshop available to help you navigate, manage, and reduce your debt.

Online resources you can also use at home:

www.powerpay.org

https://finred.usalearning.gov/SPL/ServiceResources/NavyResource/DebtDestroyerWorkshop

https://www.personalfinanceformilitarylife.org/materials/stream-lined-snowball-debt-elimination-calculator/

 

Student loans?  Stay up to date with Public Service Loan Forgiveness options and requirements at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

 

Below are some great additional resources!

 

Air Force Aid Society & Community Programs

Airman’s Attic

Better Business Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

DoD Office of Financial Readiness

Hickam OSC Thrift Shop & Scholarships

Identity Theft Resources

MWR Digital Library

Mil Spouse Money Mission

MyCAA Spouse Education Funds

Navy Marine Corp Relief Society

NMCRS Thrift Shop

Survivor Benefit Plan

WIC (Women, Infants, Children

 

Being appointed as a CFS?

You must have at least one year remaining on your PRD, and be an E5 or above, with over 6 years in service (TIS waiver requests can be
requested).

  • To register for CFS Training, call 808-474-0126/0129 to schedule your screening with an MFSC Personal Financial Counselor.

 

Already a CFS and coming up on 3 years since training/expiring? Reach out to your
MFSC PFM team to schedule a refresher training through MFSCHawaii@navy.mil

 

Want to stay up to date on the latest & greatest, and network with your fellow CFSs?
Register to attend the quarterly CFS Forum (hybrid to allow in-person or virtual
attendance!)

 

To register for CFS Forums, reach out to your PFM team at 808-474-1999.


2024 Important Dates:

CFS Training:

25-29 March

10-14 June

19-23 August

18-22 November


CFS Forum:

9 January

2 April

10 September

5 November

 

CFS Refresher:

23 February

6 September

(Or by appointment)

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