With respect to investments, the word “volatility” refers to sharp up and down movements in prices. For example, the last couple of months have been rough for investors as stocks officially entered the bear market territory. Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) are undoubtedly answering clients’ questions and calming frayed nerves.

This blog provides ideas and activities that military families can do together to connect.

By Emily Becher and Emily Krekelberg; adapted by Sara Croymans What is anticipatory grief?  Anticipatory grief is experiencing a sense of grief prior to a loss. Anticipatory grief can be protective, allowing someone to move through difficult emotions, and to emotionally prepare for the loss to come. In fact, some...

Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) are in a position to monitor the financial health of military families. This post describes what financial health is, how to assess it, and the 12 steps to achieving it.

Personal finance research informs high-quality financial education briefings, publications, and 1:1 financial counseling sessions with clients. Below are findings and implications for practice from four recent studies:

By Emily Becher and Emily Krekelberg; adapted by Sara Croymans What is anticipatory stress?  Anticipatory stress is experiencing an increased stress response in anticipation of a difficult or unpredictable situation. For military families, this might be a PCS (Permanent Change of Station), a pending deployment, or reintegration following deployment. There...