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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Resources are available to help you understand and manage your finances, including one-on-one financial counseling to assist you and your family with financial readiness. Services are designed to focus on money management issues throughout your active-duty lifecycle and into retirement. Financial readiness educational opportunities range from basic planning to long-term investing. Check out the information below to see what’s available at your installation.
The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) at Army Community Service offers new car buying strategies and assistance with consumer problems such as creditor disputes. Periodic classes are offered on subjects including: credit and debt management, money management, investing and other consumer topics.
The Financial Assistance portion of the program offers one-on-one confidential budget counseling, debt liquidation assistance /referral, and financial planning for long and short-term financial goals and assistance with derogatory financial information affecting security clearances.
The program can also offer emergency financial assistance for food, shelter or transportation through our JBM-HH Army Emergency Relief program. Apply at https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/.
Contact Us At 703-696-3510
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We are closed on Saturday, Sunday and all Federal Holidays
AER
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The cost of living for this area is 32.8% higher than the United States average.
Housing Costs
The average cost of housing for Northern Virginia/Maryland/D.C. is $420,000; the median cost is $644,900. Average rental cost for a one-bedroom apartment is $860-$1,840; two bedrooms, $1,230-$2,320.
Average monthly utilities vary depending on the area in which you live, but below are some averages:
In addition to housing costs, it is important to also consider the cost of commuting, child care and other living expenses when establishing your budget or looking for housing. In this area, employees who choose to use public transportation can offset the cost of commuting by applying for a mass transit benefit subsidy of up to $230 a month.
While moving to this area can be challenging to a budget, the good news is that your entertainment costs can be lower here than at most other locations. The area offers a number of free or low-cost events and activities in which you can participate.
JBM-HH Army Emergency Relief program is here to HELP!!!
Contact Us At 703-696-3510 Apply 24/7 at www.armyemergencyrelief.org
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