Financial Workshops

Virtual Financial Lunch & Learn Workshops

 with Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Army Community Service

Log in & listen to the APG Readiness Program and their Partners as they host dynamic
discussions on financial topics, current events, take your requests & questions, and
engage with others from all over the Army footprint.

Every Wednesday - Friday
Noon - 1 p.m. Registration is not required, and all classes are free!

Sign-in using the MS Teams link below for all workshops and join at least 5 minutes prior to the start time, thank you!

Meeting Link

Lunch & Learn Topics below.
Registration is not required and all classes are free!

• Wed, Jan 28 - Financial Planning for the Future: 
  This workshop focuses on sources of income, retirement planning steps, military pension systems and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

• Thu, Jan 29 - Building Strong Credit: 
  This seminar provides information on credit establishment, credit management, and debt relief. It introduces debt-to-income ratio concepts, the importance of monitoring credit reports and scores, and briefly addresses the SCRA and bankruptcy.

• Fri, Jan 30 - Building A Realistic Budget: 
  This seminar focuses on how to create a realistic budget, the benefits of budgeting and budgeting tools to help you achieve your financial goals.

• Wed, Feb 4 - Social Security:
  This seminar provides, answers to your Social Security questions such as:
  
  When am I eligible to receive retirement benefits?
  How does early retirement affect my benefits?
  Do I qualify for disability, survivors, or spousal benefits?
  How do you get the most from your benefit?
  What is the future of Social Security?
  When should I file for Medicare?

• Thu, Feb 5 - Achieving Financial Wellness Like A Millionaire:
  This seminar will teach you how to meet your current and future financial obligations and feel secure in your financial future.

• Fri, Feb 6 - Exploring Digital Assets:
  This seminar will discuss what Cryptocurrency is and what you should know before investing.

• Wed, Feb 11 - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP):
  Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). We will discuss: Enrollment, Participation, Contributions, Roth TSP, Investment Funds and Withdrawal Options. We will also highlight important considerations for retirement planning and will provide valuable resources.

• Thu, Feb 12 - Vesting in the Thrift Saving Plan (TSP):
  We will discuss vesting in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Topics will focus on: Saving for Retirement, an Overview of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) and Understanding the Purpose of TSP.

• Fri, Feb 13 - Finances and Pre-Deployment:
  Planning and preparing for the financial changes associated with a deployment can reduce stress and help you make the most of the situation. We’ll cover some of the benefits and potential financial pitfalls of deployment to help you remain financially secure during the deployment cycle.