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Financial Planning for Deployment. “To Do” List. Financial Planning for Deployment Checklist” Handout. Legal Considerations Financial Planning Paying Bills Using Credit Housing Vehicles Taxes Communication Financial Emergencies. Deployment Planning. Increases Spending Power
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“To Do” List Financial Planning for Deployment Checklist” Handout • Legal Considerations • Financial Planning • Paying Bills • Using Credit • Housing • Vehicles • Taxes • Communication • Financial Emergencies
Deployment Planning • Increases Spending Power • Eliminates Stress • Prepares You for the Future
Important Documents Powers of Attorney • General • Specific • Medical • Wills • Next-of-Kin Designation - Page 2 • DEERS and ID Cards • SGLI and TSP Beneficiaries
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act • Stays Court Hearings • May Reduce Pre-service Loans to 6% • Requires Court Action Prior to Eviction • Allows Termination of Leases • Lets Sailor Maintain State of Residence
Managing Finances - Tools • Create a Spending Plan or Budget • Factor in Pay Changes • Be Realistic (It’s ok to have fun!) • Plan for the Unexpected • Save • Combat Overspending • Avoid the Pitfalls
Financial Management Tools • Allotments • Split Pay • The Navy Cash Card • Online Banking
Credit Management During Deployment • Credit Reports • www.annualcreditreport.com • Good Time to Establish Credit • Credit Use
Taxes • Need IRS Form 2848 and POA to File Joint Tax Return • Automatic 60-Day Extension • File IRS Form 4868 for Four-Month Extension • 180-Day Automatic Extension if in a Combat Zone
Property Management During Deployment • House/Apartment • If sharing, ensure all names are on lease and utilities • Make payment arrangements • If subletting, run credit check on potential tenants • Arrange routine maintenance and lawn care • Insure home contents at replacement costs
Vehicles • Keep insurance, tags and inspection stickers current • You may be able to reduce insurance if vehicle is in storage • Research storage options • Discuss maintenance and repair cost responsibilities
Communication • Phone Cards • Pier-side Phone Banks • Cell Phones • Hotel Room Phones • Regular Mail • E-mail • Emergency Communication
Sources of Help • Personal Emergency Fund • Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society • American Red Cross • Fleet and Family Support Center • Command Financial Specialist • Command Ombudsman I/A
Summary • Important Documents • Managing Finances • Protecting Property • Low Cost Communication • Sources of Help • Individual Augmentees
Good Luck! • Complete your Checklist • Have a safe and prosperous deployment!
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