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COMDTNOTE 1754
SUBJ: MILITARY SAVES WEEK, 25 FEB - 2 MAR 2013
1.  Military Saves is a national social marketing campaign to
persuade, motivate, and encourage military families to save money
every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be
aggressive in promoting automatic savings.  The Coast Guard is a
partner in the Military Saves Campaign and is committed to helping
its service members, family members, retirees, and civilians take
immediate action to Build Wealth, Not Debt.
2.  Each year during Military Saves Week, we encourage everyone to
take the pledge as a first step in their commitment to Build Wealth,
Not Debt.  Taking the Military Saves Pledge provides an opportunity
for individuals to consider developing or improving a personal
savings plan.  Visit www.militarysaves.org/take-the-pledge to take
the pledge.
3.  The Military Saves Campaign is a total force, command-level
program.  It provides an opportunity for leaders at all levels to
motivate and educate others to make saving a regular habit.  Engaging
Coast Guard spouses is particularly important as they play a vital
role in maintaining financial discipline and stability within our
families.  By encouraging our children to save they can develop good
financial habits early in life, strengthening their financial fitness
for the future.  Therefore, consider sponsoring financial awareness
events within your command.
4.  Additional Personal Financial Management resources include:
     a.  Military saves - www.militarysaves.org.  In addition to
providing an opportunity to take the savings pledge, this website
provides information on how to save on auto purchases, save for
emergencies, save for a home, get out of debt, and manage savings and
investments.
     b.  CG SUPRT - www.CGSUPRT.com or 1-855-CG-SUPRT
(1-855-247-8778).  If you are experiencing financial difficulty or
need advice on money matters, visit this site and click "Personal
Financial Management" under Quick Links.  Services include one-on-one
telephonic money coaching, educational webinars, and other financial
resources.
     c.  Thrift Savings Plans (TSP) - www.uscg.mil/ppc/tsp.asp.
Provides Coast Guard members and employees with information, forms,
Coast Guard contacts and related links for initiating and updating
TSP accounts.
     d.  MyMoney.gov - www.mymoney.gov. This government website is
dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial
education.  It provides practical information and tools to help with
a variety of financial issues from buying a home, investing in a
401(k), to balancing your checkbook.
    e.  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) -
www.consumerfinance.gov.  This agency central mission is to make
markets for consumer financial products and services work for all
Americans.  It provides consumer advice on a wide range of financial
subjects, including mortgages and credit cards. You can also file a
consumer complaint at this site regarding any financial product or
service.
     f.  Visit the Office of Work-Life Personal Financial Management
Program webpage, www.uscg.mil/worklife/financial.asp, for more
financial information and resources.
5.  For additional information, please contact the Office of
Work-Life Family Support Services Specialist, Ms. Mitchia (Shay) D.
Tull-Cook, at
HQS-SMB-FamilySupportServices(AT)USCG.MIL.
6.  RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life
sends.
7.  Internet release authorized.