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Savings Program part of military preparedness

Today's economic climate underscores how important sound financial management practices are to Guardsmen and their families.

Personal financial health is essential to the National Guard's military preparedness.

The Department of Defense has launched the 2010 "Military Saves; Start Small, Think Big," campaign which is conducted in coordination with the non-profit partner, the Consumer Federation of America.

The goal of this year's campaign is for members of the military and their families to make a personal commitment to save a portion of their hard-earned income for emergencies and to meet their near and long-term financial goals including retirement.

To help National Guard members and spouses improve their financial preparedness, the National Guard Financial Management Awareness Program (FMAP) has partnered with the Military Saves Campaign (www.MilitarySaves.org) to provide free resources and education.

FMAP has developed a 2010 Financial Management Health Assessment Survey, found at www.jointservicessupport.org/financialawarenesssurvey. Upon taking the survey, participants are encouraged to "Take the Saver Pledge" to help change our National Guard culture to one that promotes financial wellness.

Additional information on FMAP's partnership with MilitarySaves. org can be found on the Joint Services Support System at www.jointservicessupport.org.

Now is the time to develop a personal savings plan, establish an emergency fund and for those who are eligible, enroll in the Thrift Savings Plan.

FRC increases grants

The New Jersey National Guard State Family Readiness Council has increased the amounts of family and business grants up to $5,000 and $10,000, respectively. Both grants are known as TIER I grants.

TIER II family grants are also available to New Jersey Army and Air National Guard nondeployed servicemembers who served on State Active Duty or State Missions (e.g., hurricanes, floods, border missions) for more than 20 consecutive days. Servicemembers meeting these criteria are eligible to apply for a financial hardship grant up to $1,500.

Applications are available at all New Jersey Army and Air National Guard Family Assistance Centers.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS

108TH AIR REFUELING WING
3327 Charles Blvd.
McGuire AFB, NJ 08641
POC: Doug Ridgway
(609) 754-4479
douglas.ridgway@ang.af.mil

JERSEY CITY ARMORY
678 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306-2208
POC: Bernard Sims
(201) 915-3589
bernard.sims@us.army.mil

LAWRENCEVILLE ARMORY
151 Eggert Crossing Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-2897
POC: Jane Hackbarth
(609) 671-6681
jane.e.hackbarth@us.army.mil

MORRISTOWN ARMORY
430 Jockey Hollow Road
Morristown, NJ 07960-0499
POC: Robert Kraemer
(973) 656-3592
robert.kraemer@us.army.mil

POMONA NJNG FAC
400 Langley Road
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Air POC: Jean Perry
(609) 645-6248
Jean.perry@ang.af.mil


Army POC: Michael Hughes
(609) 272-6546
michael.hughes.3@ang.af.mil

SOMERSET ARMORY
1060 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
POC: John Hales
(732) 937-6290
john.a.hales@us.army.mil

TEANECK ARMORY
Teaneck & Liberty Roads
Teaneck NJ 07666-0687
POC: Janis Shaw
(201) 833-0632
janis.m.shaw@us.army.mil

TOMS RIVER ARMORY
1200 Whitesville Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
POC: Maria Morro
(732) 341-9102 ext 13
maria.morro1@us.army.mil

WOODBURY ARMORY
658 North Evergreen Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
POC: Michele Daisey
(856) 251-6893
michele.daisey1@us.army.mil
or call
1-888-859-0352
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