08.23.2020

Partner Resource Packet: Saving For An Emergency

Although you can’t know when an emergency will arise, one thing you can count on is that they WILL happen. Often when you least expect it. That’s why Military Saves wants our Savers to be prepared by saving for the unexpected. This month’s resource packet is filled with valuable information and helpful tools to aid your audience in everything from budgeting, to “finding” the money, and stats that reinforce why saving for emergencies is so critically important, especially to military families. Share this information with your audience so they can set a goal and make a plan to be prepared for life’s unexpected moments.

Although you can’t know when an emergency will arise, one thing you can count on is that they WILL happen. Often when you least expect it. That’s why Military Saves wants our Savers to be prepared by saving for the unexpected.

This month’s resource packet is filled with valuable information and helpful tools to aid your audience in everything from budgeting, to “finding” the money, and stats that reinforce why saving for emergencies is so critically important, especially to military families.

Share this information with your audience so they can set a goal and make a plan to be prepared for life’s unexpected moments.


Social Media Posts:

5 Ways Military Families Can Save $500 to $1,000 for Emergencies via @MilitarySaves

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57% of respondents in the 2019 @MilitarySaves Saver Survey said unexpected expenses were their top challenge when it came to saving.

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Those with a #savings plan are much more likely to have adequate emergency savings. Set a goal and make your plan by taking the @MilitarySaves Pledge. http://bit.ly/pledgems

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Savings Tip from @MilitarySaves: Automatically transferring money from checking to #savings is the fastest way to #save $500 to $1,000 for #emergencies https://bit.ly/2QYKZjt

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Resources:

America Saves/Military Saves Resources/Tools

COVID-19 Resources

Save for Emergencies 

This is the Emergency You’ve Been Saving For

Tips on Where to Keep Your Emergency Savings

Steps for Dealing with an Unexpected Loss of Income

Combat Changes in Your Paycheck with Battle-Hardened Transition and Emergency Funds

Emergency Savings

Five Ways to Start and Maintain an Emergency Fund


Partner Organization Resources & Highlights

FEMA - Military Family Preparedness

FEMA - Emergency Financial First Aid Kit

Red Cross - Military Family Resources

Department of Defense - Emergency Preparedness Guide

Military OneSource - Military Relief Organizations and Emergency Financial Help

Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness - COVID19 Resources


New Blog Posts:

 How Military Families Can Save $500 to $1,000 for Emergencies


Events:

Military Saves Quarterly Program Update - Q3

When: September 22, 1 p.m. EDT

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams

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America Saves #ThinkLikeASaver Virtual Town Hall Series, co-hosted by Military Saves

All Virtual Events will take place on the America Saves Facebook Page at 2pm ET

October 22, 2020 | #ThinkLikeASaver: Simple Strategies To Help You Save

November 5, 2020 | #ThinkLikeASaver: How Do I Pay Off Debt?

November 19th 2020 | #ThinkLikeASaver: Saving For Major Life Milestones