Fort Campbell, KY

Financial Readiness Program
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OUR MISSION

• We provide personal financial readiness and consumer affairs prevention and education programs for soldiers and their family members, reserve components, DA civilians and family members.

• We assist unit commanders and leaders in training soldiers and family members in personal financial readiness to include: the military pay system, checkbook management, and soldier’s financial responsibilities to themselves, their family members, and their creditors.

Confidential Budget Counseling:

Call for an appointment. 270-798-5518.

• Counseling focuses on improving the client’s personal financial skills, such as budget development and financial planning. It also provides informational services on developing a spending plan, managing personal finances, evaluating assets and liabilities, and improving a client’s ability to perform as an informed consumer.

• Financial Readiness Program provides financial management, training through scheduled classes, one-on-one financial counseling, workshops, and seminars to help Soldiers and family members improve their financial stability.

• Investment and savings counseling to inform clients of various investment options and plans.

• Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) is an additional entitlement based on household size and income. If qualified, you can receive up to $500.00 (non-taxable) per month. Soldier or family member must get certified at Financial Readiness (must provide social security numbers for all members of your household). Certification is done on a walk-in bases.

Debt Liquidation Program

• Call for an appointment 270-798-5518.

• For those having difficulty meeting current financial obligations. Establish a workable plan to repay creditors. Avoid the discrediting and long term affects of bankruptcy. Develop a budget to avoid future problems.

• Accelerate paying off debts, avoid bankruptcy, and reestablish your credit by enrolling in the Debt Liquidation program. Counselors can reduce your monthly debt and negotiate payment plans with your creditors.

  Consumer Complaint Resolution

  No appointment necessary.
  270-798-5528

• Consumer Affairs provides consumer complaint resolution, mediation, and referral assistance for both local and national complaints.

• If you feel your consumer rights have been violated, you can file a DA Form 5184-R, Consumer Complaint and submit it to Consumer Affairs. When filing a complaint, please attach copies of all relevant documents (e.g. warranties, bills of sale, correspondence with businesses, etc.)

• DA Form 5184r

• Consumer Affairs assist with pre-purchase advice on large purchases and vehicle purchasing by informing the clients on market trends and how to become a better consumer· Provide price comparison on any large purchase and Carfax for free on all used vehicles· Consumer Affairs will review all contracts to inform clients of terms and conditions. Contracts should be review prior to signing.

• Consumer Affairs stocks many publications from the Federal Trade Commission, Tennessee Office of Consumer Affairs, and various other state and federal resources

• Fort Campbell’s Off Limits establishments
  
  

  Educational Information/Services

• A wide variety of personal finance and consumer education classes are available for presentation to unit and Family Readiness Group.

• Check Writing classes are held every 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00.

• Money Management classes are held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00

• Consumer Awareness classes are held every Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00
  
  Classes are held at ACS, 5661 Screaming Eagle Boulevard. Call to schedule a class/briefing for your Unit, Family Readiness Group, or community agency @ 270-798-5518.

Events

EVENT NAME:  ACS “CHECK WRITING” Class
DATES:   1ST & 3RD Wed of each month
TIME:      9-11 AM
LOCATION:    ACS BLDG (BLDG 5661)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:  ACS Financial Readiness
POC:  MRS BETTY GEREN
POC NUMBER: (270) 798-5518
DESCRIPTION: Check Writing Class (How to balance your checkbook, etc.)

EVENT NAME:  ACS “MONEY MANAGEMENT” Class
DATES:   2nd & 4th Wed of each month
TIME:       9-11 AM
LOCATION:  ACS BLDG (BLDG 5661)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:  ACS Financial Readiness
POC:  Mrs. Betty Geren
POC NUMBER:  (270) 798-5518 
DESCRIPTION:  Basic Money Management Class

EVENT NAME:  ACS “HOW TO BUY A HOUSE” Class 
DATES:    2nd Tuesday of each month
TIME:       1300-1500
LOCATION:       ACS BLDG (BLDG 5661)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:  ACS Financial Readiness
POC:  Mrs. Betty Geren
POC NUMBER:  (270) 798-5518 
DESCRIPTION:  Steps to buying a house:  House hunting, Pre-qualifying, etc  

EVENT NAME:  ACS “Coupon Social” Class
DATES:    2nd Tuesday of each month
TIME:        10-11 AM
LOCATION:       ACS BLDG (BLDG 5661)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:  ACS Financial Readiness
POC:  Mrs. Betty Geren
POC NUMBER:  (270) 798-5518
DESCRIPTION:  Free money saving coupons available/swapped