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29 Palms Personal and Professional Development LibGuide: Personal Financial Management

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Military One Source - Free Tax Services - online tax service now available!       


IRS Tax Filing Deadline - April 18th  


IRS: Tax Relief in Disaster Area  Check to see if you qualify - May 15 tax deadline extended to October 16 for disaster area taxpayers in California, Alabama, and Georgia.  The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in these three states.  

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Credit Reports

Military Service Members Can Obtain Free Credit Monitoring

 In times such as this when people should be helping and sharing.some of us are at our worst. Hackers included! Fortunately, the recent FTC Rule implemented a 2018 law. Accordingly, the nationwide credit reporting agencies; Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are providing free electronic credit monitoring services to active duty service members and National Guard members. Credit monitoring services can alert consumers to mistakes or problems with their credit reports that might stem from the unauthorized use of their personal information to obtain credit.

Debt Management

If you are facing financial difficulty due to the National coronavirus and biohazard crisis, perhaps a Certified Debt Counselor can help.  NFCC certified Financial Counselor network at 1 (800) 388-2227.
Help is available with:
--Debt Management Plans
--Student Loan Counseling
--Small Business Owner Financial Coaching
--Credit Report Reviews
--Credit Health Education
--Homeownership Counseling
--Reverse Mortgage Counseling
--Foreclosure Prevention
--Bankruptcy Counseling

Credit Score

Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)

The Personal Financial Management Program provides personal financial education, training and counseling at no cost to Marines/Sailors and their families.  A solid understanding of personal financial situations will give a better chance of achieving financial success during your career and help build confidence in facing financial challenges and responsibilities.  The program delivers training and education to service members and their families on a recurring basis at the unit level or on an individual basis.

Contact Information

Kathleen Bourikas
Career Resource Office (CRO)

Building 1526, 7th Street
Phone: (760) 830-4032 

Email: kathleen.bourikas@usmc.mil

Hours of Operation - Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm