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DoD SkillBridge: Get a Civilian Job Before You Separate
SkillBridge lets you train or intern with a civilian employer during your last months of service, at full pay. Here is how eligibility and a…
Aug 18, 2026
SGLI to VGLI: Life Insurance After You Leave the Military
Leaving service ends your SGLI coverage. Here is how VGLI works, the deadlines that decide whether you need a medical exam, and what it cost…
Aug 18, 2026
MyCAA Scholarship: Up to $4,000 for Military Spouse Careers
See how the MyCAA scholarship helps eligible military spouses pay for a license, certification, or associate degree, and how to check your e…
Aug 11, 2026
VA Loan Entitlement: Can You Use It More Than Once?
Learn how VA loan entitlement works, what second-tier entitlement means, and how it can let you buy again without selling your current home …
Aug 11, 2026
VA IRRRL: How the Streamline Refinance Works in 2026
See how the VA IRRRL streamline refinance can lower your rate with less paperwork, who qualifies, and how it compares to a VA cash-out refin…
Aug 4, 2026
VA Loan Eligibility: Who Qualifies and How to Get Your COE
Learn the VA loan eligibility rules for active duty, veterans, Guard, Reserve, and surviving spouses, and how to request your Certificate of…
Aug 4, 2026
Breaking Free from Deployment Debt
Deployment debt is more common than you think. Learn how military families can create a debt payoff plan and build wealth with free tools on…
May 22, 2026
Building Financial Security Beyond an Emergency Fund
Less than half of military families have $500 saved. Build your emergency fund, protect your credit score, and invest for long-term security…
May 15, 2026
VA Cash-Out Refinance: Tap Your Home Equity as a Veteran
Learn how the VA cash-out refinance works, who qualifies, and how to use your home equity wisely.
May 11, 2026
Vehicle Protection Strategies for Military Families
Military vehicle protection from active duty to retirement. Compare car warranty options, financing tips, and savings tools for every career…
Apr 23, 2026
Best Military Home Upgrades Before PCS
Discover the best home upgrades before your next PCS — flooring, windows, curb appeal, and more-- that build resale value for military homeo…
Mar 26, 2026
Preparing Your Home Before Deployment: A Checklist
Use this military family deployment checklist to prepare your home before the service member leaves: home security & protection, maintenance…
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