With the stress of everything going on in the world right now, any bit of relief from the tensions of these times is welcomed. The new superfood trend expected to pop up on many food labels and advertisements this year is adaptogens or adaptogenic herbs.
At the start of every year, many people take stock of things, including their personal finances. Therefore, now is a great time for Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) to assess service members’ Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) use with a “TSP Tune-Up” review.
Intuitive eating allows us to make peace with all types of food. The main idea is to listen to our bodies and eat what feels right without labeling food “good” or “bad” (Tribole & Resch, 2020).
The Division for Early Childhood of the Council of Exceptional Children, the leading professional organization in EI/ECSE, spearheaded efforts to develop the EI/ECSE standards. It is important for all early childhood professionals to be familiar with these standards to provide the support needed for individual children with disabilities and their families. In this blog series, we discuss each standard, prompt questions for reflection, and provide tips and resources that professionals can use to ensure their practices align with the EI/ECSE standards.
Last month, OneOp held its annual Personal Finance Year in Review webinar. Dozens of 2021 events and trends were discussed along with practice implications for Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) and other professionals who serve military families.
The Division for Early Childhood of the Council of Exceptional Children, the leading professional organization in EI/ECSE, spearheaded efforts to develop the EI/ECSE standards. It is important for all early childhood professionals to be familiar with these standards to provide the support needed for individual children with disabilities and their families. In this blog series, we discuss each standard, prompt questions for reflection, and provide tips and resources that professionals can use to ensure their practices align with the EI/ECSE standards.
As the youngest generation of Service members, those who are part of Generation Z (Gen Z) have unique life experiences that impact their financial understanding and may present learning opportunities for Personal Financial Managers (PFMs). Born between 1997 and 2015, the oldest Gen Z Service members are currently 24 years old. Some unique characteristics of Gen Z Service members that are important for PFMs to understand include:
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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