MakingCents with Navy Federal
Welcome to MakingCents, a podcast brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. Your hosts, Emily Bigham and Brandi G., will be chatting with Navy Federal's experts on how to help you make sense of your money. As members of the military, veterans and their families, financial health can mean anything from transitioning to civilian life, re-thinking your budget during a time of economic uncertainty, discussing how to have “the money talk” with family, and so much more. Emily and Brandi are here to ask the right questions and make sure you’re getting the information you need to make the most of your money. Subscribe today and tune in each week. Tell us the financial questions you want answered, today.
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MakingCents with Navy Federal
Financial Frontlines: Supporting Active Duty Through Every Stage of Service
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On this episode of MakingCents, guest host Clay Stackhouse, Regional Outreach Manager, talks with Brian Parker, Vice President of Member Experience Innovation, about the real financial challenges military members and their families face throughout their service.
Drawing on their military backgrounds, they unpack common misconceptions about military pay and benefits, share practical money moves for deployments and PCS transitions, and offer guidance for planning ahead from budgeting and emergency savings to preparing for life after service.
Listen in for insights on:
- Misconceptions About Military Finances (3:20)
- Building a Financial Foundation for Servicemembers (10:07)
- Preparing for PCS Moves and Deployments (16:15)
- First Steps and Available Resources (19:59)
Discover additional Navy Federal tools and resources to support members through every stage of the military journey.
- Preparing for a PCS – Get tools and financial resources to help you manage military transitions
- PCS Checklist for Military Moves – Use our step-by-step guide to stay organized before, during and after a move
- Military Life Financial Resources – Get support for deployments, family life, benefits and big transitions
- Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life – Find financial planning tips and tools for life after service