Camp S D Butler (Camp Foster, Kinser, Courtney, Hansen, Schwab and MCAS Futenma)  Military and Family Support Center

For those experiencing financial difficulty the Financial Management Program is prepared to assist them in establishing a realistic budget The Personal Financial Managers will provide information and literature on a variety of related issues.

Financial programs that are provided including:

• Unit briefs
• Seminars
• Personal financial management
• Savings and investments
• Pre-marital budget
• Pre-retirement budget
• Family budget
• Car and house buying

For additional information, visit the personal financial management website.

The two biggest expenses in moving to Okinawa are:

• Setting up a household - If on-base housing is not initially available or you definitely plan on living off base, be prepared to have $6,000 to $10,000 on hand, which includes costs for lodging, a car and off-base move-in charges. You will need $3,500 to $6,500 to cover initial fees, such as first and last month's rent, plus a likely security deposit.
• Purchasing an automobile - Purchasing a reasonably priced used car will usually cost $2,000 to $6,000. Of course, this doesn't include the fees required for annual American insurance and road tax. The road tax costs $75 to $300, depending on the size of the vehicle. Just as in the United States, American insurance rates depend on the carrier. Japanese Compulsory Insurance rates average about $150 a year.