Financial Wellness
USO is prioritizing the financial well-being of service members and their families, an essential pillar of overall readiness, resilience, and long-term stability. Financial security directly influences quality of life, transition success, and the ability for military families to remain connected and supported.
The USO Financial Wellness Program provides military service members and spouses with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions and support career readiness, directly affecting financial stability. From budgeting basics to long-term financial planning, to career support and job placement tools, this program helps participants build stability, reduce stress, and create a solid foundation for the future.
By focusing on both immediate and long-term goals, the USO empowers military families to gain control of their finances and strengthen overall readiness. Participants receive access to expert resources designed to improve financial literacy, confidence, and decision making tailored to the realities of military life.
Financial Wellness Resources
How it Works:
Service members and military spouses can connect directly to digital resources offering:
Service members and military spouses can connect with a USO Specialist to access one-on-one financial wellness resources and personalized guidance.
Together, they identify financial goals and challenges, then create a plan that includes budgeting and expert-led training sessions for future success.
These resources are designed to help participants gain greater awareness of their financial situation, build emergency savings, and plan for major life transitions such as PCS moves, deployments or post-military life.
What Service Members and Military Spouses Receive:
- Free access to financial literacy tools and training, career development tools to support increased income, and access to vetted veteran and military support organizations.
- Personalized guidance from Specialists.
- Strategies to manage budgets, reduce debt, and set financial goals.
- Resources to prepare for major life events and transitions.
- Support for achieving long-term financial stability and peace of mind.