Military Money® Magazine Shows Families How to Use US Military Discounts to Save Big

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) February 21, 2007

A US military ID card is more than just an identification document – it’s also a ticket to military discounts, travel deals and a wide range of other opportunities to save money, according to the latest issue of Military Money® magazine.

The Spring issue, which will be distributed this month to US military facilities across the country, shows how families can find great bargains on shopping, travel and entertainment, education, personal finance help, and much more. This cover story contains one of the most comprehensive collections of military discounts and bargains available anywhere.

Some money-saving tips highlighted in this month’s issue include:

• Military Lodges or Temporary Housing. Most people can expect to spend more than $100 per night at a hotel room in virtually any major metropolitan area. However, reservations for many of these rooms are available for less than $100 per night to military service men and women and many of the rooms include kitchen facilities that can help save money on meals.
• Movie, Concert and Museum Discounts: Before paying full price at the ticket counter of the local zoo or movie theater, service members should visit the ITT (Information, Tickets and Tours) office on their installation. Many ITT or entertainment offices offer discounted tickets to museums, parks, concerts, movies and more.
• Income Tax Assistance. Many military members are eligible to receive free income tax preparation software that is sold elsewhere for as much as $50. Those seeking the help of a professional income tax preparer may visit the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) office, which may be able to prepare and electronically submit their taxes at no charge. For military families who use public tax preparation services, be sure to ask about military discounts.

The article also notes that free financial counseling, in-state tuition and a host of other services are available to service members at discounted or no cost.

Military Money is the first-ever personal finance and lifestyle magazine geared towards families of military service members. Published by the InCharge® Education Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the National Military Family Association (NMFA), it is distributed four times per year, free of charge, through select United States-based military bases, commissaries and family centers, as well as inside the European-based Stars & Stripes newspaper. The magazine addresses such personal finance issues as money management, home and family life for military families, career advice, deployment and relocation and transitioning to the civilian world.

Also featured in the Spring issue of Military Money:

• Important tax preparation tips as April 15 approaches
• How to choose a credit card that makes sense
• A surprising way to remove stress from a sudden relocation
• Ideas for military-spouse careers that allow the creativity and flexibility needed for a mobile lifestyle

The publication of Military Money is made possible through the support of a number of prominent military and civilian organizations including H&R Block, the world’s top tax services company, which recently helped launch the magazine’s new TAXES section. The magazine’s MONEY section is made possible through USAA, a financial services company with a long history of providing products and services to US military families. The NASD Investor Education Foundation, which leads a multi-faceted education campaign for US military members and their families, sponsors the magazine’s INVESTING section.

Additionally, Military Money magazine is supported through the generous, ongoing financial contributions of these organizations: Air Force Federal Credit Union, American InterContinental University, Association of the United States Army (AUSA), GEICO, Global Credit Union, InCharge Education Foundation, Military Benefit Association, National Military Family Association, Pentagon Federal Credit Union and ShareBuilder.com.

For more information on corporate, government and nonprofit sponsorships, please contact Ed Koziol, Manager of Publication Partnerships for InCharge Education Foundation, at 407-532-5616.

First launched in 2003, Military Money magazine is part of the Department of Defense's "Financial Readiness Campaign," and distributed with the support of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. The Web site, http://www.militarymoney.com, complements the magazine with additional content, calculators, surveys and other interactive tools.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, InCharge® Institute of America, Inc., is a national nonprofit organization specializing in personal finance education and credit counseling. The InCharge Institute organization includes InCharge® Education Foundation, which publishes YOUNG MONEY® magazine and Military Money® magazine and offers basic financial management education to clients and the general public, and InCharge® Debt Solutions, which provides professional credit counseling and education services. InCharge Debt Solutions is a member of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA). For additional information, visit http://www.InCharge.org.

Contact: Linda Daves

InCharge Institute of America, Inc.

(407) 532-5599

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