twitterfacebookflickryoutube
header image

Financial Readiness

 

 Bldg. 486, Replacement Ave. 
(573)596-0212 

 
 

 

The Financial Readiness Program offers counseling and training for Soldiers and their families and ensures emergency assistance is available when needed. The misson of FRP is to reduce indebtedness, minimize the need for emergency financial assistance and prevent financial difficulties before they arise. Services include classes on money management, credit, financial planning, insurance and consumer issues. We help Soldiers and Army Families live within their means and provide for a brighter financial future.

 

 
 Educational Services
 
Classes are offered on a wide variety of topics and may be taught at ACS, units or other locations.
Mandatory classes are provided monthly, classes cover a variety of consumer and financial issues. Schedule a class for your unit, FRG or organization, at least two weeks in advance.
 
 

The Financial Readiness Office offers a variety of free classes by appointment

Banking & Credit Union Class
Budget Development & Record Keeping
Debt Liquidation
Insurance
Checkbook Management/Reinstatement
Consumer Rights & Obligations
Personal Financial Readiness
Credit Use and Abuse
Thrift Savings Plan
Understanding Your Leave & Earnings statement
Bank Account Management Classes
 

Class offers basic skills needed to maintain a checkbook as well as a letter to Unit commanders for those who successfully complete the checkbook test (if seeking reinstatement of check cashing privileges).  Class is open to all military members, their families, and civilian employees and is held in bldg. 486, check-in in room 1126 for class room number, 1230-1330 every 1st Tuesday of each month. For more information or to sign-up for a class call 596-0212.

 

Budgeting

 

Class offers basic skills for creating and modifying a personal budget as well as a letter to Unit commanders for those who successfully complete the class (if commander requests proof of attendance).  Class is open to all military members, their families, and civilian employees and is held in bldg. 486.  Check in at room 1126 for class room number.  Class is offered from 1130 to 1230, on the 1st Tuesday of the month. For more information or to sign-up for a class call 596-0212.

 

Car Buying

 

Class informs consumers about the many aspects of car buying.  Attend this class before you purchase so that you do not get trapped by the pitfalls of car buying. Learn how to estimate your trade-in value, look at costs, determine if you should buy new or used, learn about negotiating, determine what options to obtain a vehicle inspection checklist.  Class is open to all military members, their families, and civilian employees and is held in bldg. 486.  Check in with reception desk for the class room number.  Class is offered from 1400 to 1500, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more information or to sign-up for a class call 596-0212.

 

Consumer Gateway

 
 Military Pay             Miserly Moms        Frugal Family Network       The Frugal Life
 Kids Bank.com         The Dollar Stretcher          Better Business Bureaus           Kelly Blue Book
 Experian(TRW)         Equifax            Trans Union         Federal Trade Commission Credit Repair Page   
 

 

Contact Information

 
Address: Army Community Service Center
486 Replacement Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 596-0212