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Air Force
Financial Readiness Program
Bldg 600 Richardson Drive
Room A 139
JBER, AK 99505
907-384-1517
907-384-0282
317-384-1517
317-384-0282
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.
Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)
The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson PFMP provides financial information, education and counseling. We can assist with budget analysis and provide service members strategies for monitoring their spending habits. The PFMP also provides free credit scores and reports, savings and investing information (such as Thrift Savings Plan, individual retirement accounts and diversification) and one-on one counseling sessions on various financial topics. Each first-term Airman or Soldier is required to complete a financial class upon arrival at JBER. Additionally, classes can be brought to your squadron/unit and designed to meet the individual needs of your group.
Plan a Permanent Change of Station Budget
It is recommended that you create a budget to help with getting your finances in order prior to relocating to Alaska. Please note:
Relocating can be less stressful if you plan ahead. Keep receipts by date and make any special notes that may prove helpful in filing your travel voucher. Travel vouchers will be completed with finance shortly after arrival. Those items that are not reimbursed to you may fall under annual tax reimbursements for relocating due to your job. Check the current tax rules for more information. If traveling through Canada, we suggest having Canadian money for transactions (gas, food and lodging) as the internet is not reliable and not every small business accepts or has access to internet/credit card payments along the Alaska-Canadian Highway.
Please make sure your GTC is active prior to travel.