Military Spouse Advocacy Network and USAA Educational Foundation Launch Financial Education Program

Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) in collaboration with The USAA Educational Foundation (USAAEF) has announced a new virtual financial education program designed to support military spouses in achieving financial readiness. This initiative is crucial as it addresses the unique financial challenges faced by military families, offering tailored resources to new and experienced spouses, post-9/11 veteran and retiree spouses, caregivers, and Gold Star and Surviving Spouses.

Verenice Castillo, MSAN's founder and CEO, emphasized the importance of continuous learning and a secure environment for discussing financial difficulties. "Our collaborative and supportive joint initiative meets this requirement," Castillo stated.

The program is housed within MSAN's Virtual Education and Resource Center, part of the innovative Mentorship HUB. Members of the MSAN Global Mentorship HUB will have access to specialized training courses such as Financial Health and Goal Setting, Understanding Military Pay and Benefits, Saving for Retirement, Debt Destroyer®, Understanding Credit, and Investing for Growth.

Available 24/7, the resource center offers a comprehensive library of virtual content including webinars, educational videos, blogs, toolkits, professional training, and virtual gatherings, all at no cost to community members. Additionally, MSAN's Financial Readiness Advocate is available to support discussions about the new program within the Mentorship HUB.

For those seeking connection with other military spouses, MSAN provides a secure chat feature within the Mentorship HUB, offering live peer-to-peer support and a daily feed filled with essential and engaging information unique to military life.

David Evetts, President of USAAEF, highlighted the critical role military spouses play in managing household finances. "We are proud to partner with MSAN to equip military spouses with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions and build a more secure future," Evetts remarked.