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Financial Tips and Programs for Chase Military Cardmembers

Many military families face challenges as they try to maintain financial security while their loved ones are serving abroad. Chase recognizes that these challenges come in many shapes and sizes. To help military families, Chase proudly offers the following tips and programs:

• Keep track. Maintaining a checklist list of all of your family’s expenses, especially bills, will help you determine how much money your family needs each month.

• Make room. As you determine how much money your family needs, factor in additional expenses that your family may come across during your deployment.

• Start saving. Set aside money before deployment to help cover your family’s financial needs while you are away.

• Stretch your dollars. Look into the various savings options available to you; some can offer you more for your money.

• Be open. Talk finances with your spouse and children in an open and frank manner.

• Ask questions. Talk to lenders and other service providers about any discounts or benefit programs they might offer to military personnel and their families.

• Get advice. Family members, friends, and your financial institution can offer you valuable help as you plan for active duty.

• Get educated. Be sure to learn as much as you can about managing your finances through financial literacy courses and other resources. 

• Be credit wise. Always keep track of your credit card bills and payments, and make sure you pay off more than the minimum balance each month.

• Share info. Before you deploy, make sure your spouse has access to and control of your accounts.  

At Chase, our support for cardmembers and employees currently serving in the military goes beyond offering tips on managing finances. Here are some of the programs we offer to help military personnel and their families through times that may often be financially straining:

• Helping our heroes while they are away—The ONLY program of its kind, Chase’s Blue Star program allows cardmembers serving in a combat zone (as defined by Chase Card Services) to enjoy a rebate on all interest his or her account incurs over up to a year of deployment.

• Helping Chase Military Families—Chase offers employees who have been with the company more than 90 days their full salaries and some benefits during deployment.

• College Scholarships for Military Dependents—Through its military scholarship program, Chase has already granted over $100,000 in scholarships to dependents of military cardmembers.

• Lower Interest and Fees for Military Cardmembers—Chase military cardmembers can enjoy reduced fees and lower interest rates year-round.

• Online Assistance—Chase’s Clear and Simple website (www.chaseclearandsimple.com) offers a wealth of information to help military families practice smart financial management.

• Free Military Hotline—As a military cardmember, you and your family will have access to a military-specific hotline for any questions regarding finances or your account. In the US call: 800-242-7399. From overseas call: 713-262-1960 (Call Collect) This service is available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.

• Improving Life on Base—In supporting programs like the Army Concert Series, Chase helps enhance the comfort and enjoyment of soldiers nationwide.

• Making Military Spending Count—As a military cardmember, you earn double points for every purchase your family makes at a military installation, including exchanges, commissaries, and MWR/Services/MCCS activities.  

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