Do you talk to your subordinates about financial health?

1SG DeyShuan Shepherd — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:23:46 -0500

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 11 at 2014 7:46 AM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:46:18 -0500

MSG,

Being a former CFNCO, I even continued utilizing my skills and knowledge that came with the job after me duties with that job, I think it is another tool that all leaders should embrace and use to assist and guide their young Soldiers to help them succeed in life and to help curb potential problems in the future.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2014 7:51 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:51:37 -0500

I do.my section gets separate rations so I always check to make sure there not blowing all their money at bk and the px and to actually use the commissary. Also got them all to start using the tsp

Response by SSG Michael Hathaway made Feb 11 at 2014 7:55 AM

SSG Michael Hathaway — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 07:55:48 -0500

Absolutely. Financial health is an important aspect of anyone's life regardless of volunteering in the military or being a civilian. Financial woes do not recognize rank; ironically, the more money one makes, the more one can mess up their finances. People, soldiers included, need to be aware of their budget and where their money is going. Being a PVT and buying a new $25,000 car may not be the best financial decision especially if they do not have some kind of emergency fund or savings plan in place. You never know what life may throw at you, that's why it's so important to have some money in both short and long term savings or investments. I've attended the military financial peace university program by Dave Ramsey and have shared much with anyone I can.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2014 3:02 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:02:03 -0500

MSG,

I had a FRG meeting not to long ago where we invited the Financial Planner from ACS to give a short (20 minute) brief. It was a hit and I plan on having back soon before we PSC to help my soldiers plan for their moves.

V/R

1SG Haro

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Feb 12 at 2014 7:11 AM

SSG Richard Stevens — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:11:23 -0500

When i was in, the army, i would talk to my PLT about that, and offer them help