This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis celebrated April as Military Saves Month by encouraging Florida’s active military members and veterans to pay off debt and prepare for the future by creating an achievable savings plan.
Military Saves Month is a month-long national effort to encourage the military community to strengthen their financial well-being.
“Florida loves its veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, and we owe a great debt to them for fighting to preserve, protect, and defend our county. During Military Saves Month, I am committed to providing resources to help secure a bright financial future for these heroes that call Florida home and ensure that our state remains one of the most military and veteran-friendly states in the nation,” Patronis said.
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Executive Director and retired Marine Corps Major General James S. “Hammer” Hartsell said, “Financial literacy and awareness of fraudulent schemes targeting our service members and veterans are critical in today’s society. In the past several years, CFO Jimmy Patronis and his team have created several initiatives and resources to help educate our military and veterans’ community on ways to improve their financial well-being. Working together to provide a positive future for Florida veterans and their families, we’ll ensure the Sunshine State continues to be the most veteran sought after state in the nation.”
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