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My Coast Guard
Commentary April 1, 2025

April is Financial Capability Month

By By Keisha Reynolds, MyCG Writer

Financial Capability Month highlights the importance of obtaining financial education and utilizing resources that help build a secure financial future.  

“In our increasingly complex world, financial literacy is more than just a helpful skill; it is an essential set of knowledge that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their finances. This crucial understanding not only enables us to navigate the intricacies of budgeting, investing, and saving but also plays a significant role in securing our overall financial well-being,” said Kathryn Seymour-Suffern, Personal Financial Manager, National Capital Region.  

Listed below are some Coast Guard’s financial readiness resources available to you.  

The importance of financial literacy is summarized by Base Kodiak’s Personal Financial Manager Rebecca J. Ligtenberg who says, “The best part of increasing one’s financial literacy and money management skills is that it is a benefit for a lifetime, not just the time spent working for the Coast Guard. Smart decisions made today can have positive impacts decades into the future.”    

For additional information and resources for the Personal Financial Management Program, please visit their website.  

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