On this episode of Real Money, Real Experts co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson talk with AFC® Meredith Lozar. Meredith has an extensive career working for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Blue Star Families, National Military Family Association, and DOD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities. Currently, Meredith is the Director of Military Spouse Programs for Hiring our Heroes, and she is also the president for the AFCPE board of directors.The three discuss the financial impacts the Coronavirus has had on military spouses including a higher unemployment rate, historically lower savings, and childcare challenges. They look at what can be done to help with these issues and how the AFC® designation lends itself to being part of the solution. Show Notes:00:52 Intro Meredith Lozar01:40 COVID's impact on military families04:03 The AFC® as part of the solution05:47 The effect of childcare on military spouse employment08:05 how employment affects  self-esteem/financial readiness09:12 US Chamber Foundation Study results10:23 Financially preparing for an emergency 16:35 Importance of volunteerism18:46 Financial Resources for military families20:14 Meredith’s Role as President23:01 Your Two Cents Show Note Links:Hiring our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org/Military Spouse Road Map: https://www.milspouseroadmap.org/Military Spouse Road Map Research: https://www.milspouseroadmap.org/research/#read-reportGetting the AFC® designation: https://www.afcpe.org/certification/accredited-financial-counselor/FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship: https://www.afcpe.org/career-and-resource-center/finra-foundation-military-spouse-fellowship/AFCPE Membership: https://www.afcpe.org/membership/Find a financial AFC professional for help: Find an AFC professional: https://www.afcpe.org/find-an-afcpe-certified-professional/Military One Source Financial & Legal Help: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legalWant to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

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