MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCACY NETWORK AND THE USAA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO OFFER FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO MILITARY FAMILIES

 
 

Press Release 
August 1, 2024 
Media Contact: 
Stephanie Allen, Communications & Marketing Director 
sallen@milspouseadvocacynetwork.org 
media@milspouseadvocacynetwork.org 

MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCACY NETWORK AND THE USAA EDUCATIONAL  FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO OFFER FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO MILITARY FAMILIES  

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) along with The USAA Educational Foundation (USAAEF), proudly introduce a new virtual financial education program  to educate military spouses about financial readiness throughout their military journey.  

“MSAN and The USAA Educational Foundation's new training program will enhance access to  financial education and training for a diverse group of military-connected spouses, including new  and experienced spouses, post-9/11 veteran and retiree spouses, caregivers, and Gold Star  and Surviving Spouses,” said Verenice Castillo, MSAN’s founder and CEO. “At MSAN, we  recognize the value of continuous learning and the necessity of a secure setting for discussing  financial difficulties. Our collaborative and supportive joint initiative meets this requirement.” 

Members who join the MSAN Global Mentorship HUB have access to unique training courses  dedicated to financial readiness, including:  

  • Financial health and goal setting 

  • Understanding military pay and benefits 

  • Saving for retirement 

  • Debt Destroyer® 

  • Understanding Credit 

  • Investing for growth 

MSAN operates the program under the Virtual Education and Resource Center in its one-of-a kind Mentorship HUB. The resource center provides military spouses an entire library of virtual  content accessible 24/7. Members can review webinars, educational videos, blogs, toolkits,  professional training, and virtual gatherings at no cost to community members. In addition,  MSAN’s Financial Readiness Advocate is available to support discussions about the new  program in the Mentorship HUB. 

Also, if a member wants to connect with like-minded military spouses, MSAN offers a secure  chat feature inside the Mentorship HUB with live peer-to-peer support and a daily feed filled with  essential and fun information unique to military life.  

“Military spouses often serve as the CFO of their household managing the finances to support  their family,” said David Evetts, President of USAAEF. “We are proud to partner with MSAN to  equip military spouses with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial  decisions and build a more secure future.”  

About Military Spouse Advocacy Network  

Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that aims to create  stronger military families through education, empowerment, and support. MSAN's one-of-a-kind  Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB bridges military families from every branch of the Armed  Forces around the world with a virtual Education and Resource Center, New Military Spouse  Support Program, and Leadership Development Program. We collaborate with military  installations, Department of Defense (DoD) resources, and trusted partner organizations to  provide a unique 24/7 peer-to-peer mentorship experience. For more information on MSAN and  its programs, visit www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org. Follow MSAN on Facebook,  Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.  

About The USAA Educational Foundation  

Since 1986, The USAA Educational Foundation, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has  served the military community by helping service members and their families become informed  financial decision-makers through every life stage. The free, simple-to-navigate financial  education available at www.usaaef.org is tailored for the military community, enabling service  members and their families to understand essential financial concepts through a library of  educational videos, interactive calculators, and downloadable worksheets. Follow USAAEF on  Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.