Will I be able to use my phone to pay bills for Ranger School ?

2020-11-24T07:46:34-05:00

I'm about to go to Ranger School in a few months and I kinda got worried about being able to keep up with my finances, will cadre allow me to take care of bills while going through the course ?

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Nov 24 at 2020 8:36 AM

2020-11-24T08:36:28-05:00

Sorry, but no

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2020 9:43 AM

2020-11-24T09:43:37-05:00

You have an 8 hour break between each phase, however you should set up auto pay for all your bills now.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 24 at 2020 10:42 AM

2020-11-24T10:42:48-05:00

You have a regular pay check going to your bank from the Army. Hopefully your monthly bills don’t exceed your monthly income. If that’s the case set the bills on automatic payment. If you’re paying rent to a landlord who doesn’t accept electronic payment talk with your financial institution. They may be able to automatically pay the landlord out of your account. You’re not the first Soldier to have this problem. Ask your chain of command what they recommend. Also on post credit unions are very good at helping members. Consider moving your regular checking account there if you haven’t already.

Of course if you’re married simply allow your spouse to handle the money while you’re gone. My wife did a great job with the family finances for 22 years.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2020 1:12 PM

2020-11-24T13:12:04-05:00

Auto pay or work out payments if you can't do autopay. But nearly anything has autopay capability.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2020 6:38 PM

2020-11-24T18:38:19-05:00

Your phone will not travel between phases with you. Set upall your bills on auto pay.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Nov 26 at 2020 8:44 PM

2020-11-26T20:44:31-05:00

Automatic payments. Even today in the civilian world I use this for everything. Beats the heck out of worrying about having to mail in payments. They are always on time so there are no penalties or late fees to worry about because you don't have to remember to make them.