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Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:59:12 +0000

Vehicle Protection Strategies for Military Families: From Active Duty to Retirement Your vehicle is one of your most important financial assets — and for military families, it faces a unique set of risks. PCS moves, extended d […]

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:29:29 +0000

The Best Home Upgrades Before Your Next PCS Advertising Disclosure If you’re a service member buying a home at your current duty station, you’re probably already thinking about the next […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:11:06 +0000

Preparing Your Home Before Deployment: A Military Family Checklist When deployment orders arrive, your mind fills with a hundred tasks at once. Between gear inspections, family goodbyes, and last-minute […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:43:44 +0000

Military Homeownership After 50: Smart Investments for Veteran Retirees Buying or refinancing a home after 50 requires different considerations than purchasing your first home in your twenties. As a military veteran […]

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:25:35 +0000

Military Home Maintenance Tips: Winter Protection and Energy Savings Essential Winter Protection and Energy Savings for Your Military Home Advertising Disclosure Military homeownership brings challenges that […]

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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:32:29 +0000

Real Military Families, Real Budget Wins What Edge Members Learned About Managing Money When we asked Edge members to share their best budget tips and the small changes that im […]

Kevin Ekmark wrote a new post

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:15:57 +0000

Veterans Day 2025: Deals and Discounts for Military Families Are you on the hunt for Veterans Day discounts this year? We’ll be updating this list frequently as new offers become available. Each d […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:24:38 +0000

Military Housing Scams: How to Avoid VA Loan Scams and Rental Fraud Military housing scams and VA loan scams are targeting veteran families at an alarming rate. Whether you’re buying your first home, downsizing […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:50:04 +0000

Veteran Financial Stress: A Hidden Suicide Risk and What We Can Do About It The statistics are stark and heartbreaking: veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than civilians. On average, at least […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:17:40 +0000

Military Home Warranties: Smart Protection for Your Investment Military families have different needs when it comes to home protection. Moving every few years, dealing with deployments, and switching from […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:33:37 +0000

Military Consumer Month 2025: Protecting Military Families from Scams and Fraud July is Military Consumer Month, and we need to talk about something that affects way too many of us in the military community. The Federal […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:51:56 +0000

Contest Winner Shares Veteran Financial Tips When Suzanne Toole entered our Fresh Start 2025 contest, she shared a deeply personal goal: organizing her financial affairs while facing a […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:45:56 +0000

Contest Winner Success Story: How The Edge is Empowering this Military Family From student loan struggles to strategic saving, Suzanna Studdard shares how The Edge’s financial education platform is transforming her […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:56:28 +0000

Transition Tips for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs When your service member prepares to leave the military, you face a major transition as a military spouse entrepreneur. This change brings both […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:15:28 +0000

Veteran Retirement Planning: Financial Protection After Service When you leave the military, your money situation changes a lot. Good veteran retirement planning means thinking about both your needs right now […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:01:00 +0000

Military Car Buying: How to Buy, Insure, and Ship Your Vehicle When you’re in the military, your vehicle is more than just transportation—it’s an investment that follows you through your military career. F […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:37:24 +0000

GoVA Featured in Yahoo!Finance Article on Military Car Insurance We’re excited to announce that GoVA was recently interviewed for and featured in a Yahoo!Finance article about military car insurance. This […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:05:57 +0000

Veteran Benefits and Coverage Strategies: Protecting What You've Earned Military service comes with hard-earned veteran benefits and protections that support you and your family. But what happens during major life […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:38:22 +0000

Managing Military Moving Expenses: a PCS Financial Guide Moving to a new base is a big part of military life. These moves, called PCS (Permanent Change of Station), can be exciting but also expensive. […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:05:36 +0000

Military Retirement Planning: A Complete Guide to Your Transition Military retirement planning starts long before your final day in uniform. Understanding your military retirement benefits, calculating your […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:09:15 +0000

Military Home Maintenance: Guide for First-Time Homeowners Military home maintenance brings unique challenges for first-time military homeowners. When you PCS to a new duty station, understanding the […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:15:32 +0000

Building Your Family's Military Financial Education A Guide to Getting Started with Military Financial Education Financial education isn’t a skill that comes easily or automatically to most p […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:10:36 +0000

Win $500 in the Fresh Start 2025 Contest Share Your Financial Goals: Win $500 in The Edge’s “Fresh Start 2025” Contest Want to make 2025 your best financial year yet? Enter The Edge’s […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:10:54 +0000

5 Ways to Protect Your Wallet This Holiday Season: Tips for Military Families 5 Ways to Protect Your Wallet This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time of joy, gratitude, and celebration, but it can also bring […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:45:30 +0000

Military Identity Theft Protection: A Guide to Financial Security For service members, Veterans, and their families, protecting against identity theft isn’t just about financial security—it’s about s […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:24:42 +0000

Holiday Spending Tips for Military Families: Insights from GoVA CEO Phil Jawny Holiday Spending Tips for Military Families: Insights from GoVA CEO Phil Jawny During the holiday season, many families, including military f […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:56:10 +0000

Extended Warranties Military Guide: What Service Members Need to Know Service members and military spouses are often offered extended warranties – from car dealerships, appliance stores, and even those mysterious c […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:41:13 +0000

Military Family Financial Tools Help Army Veteran Win $1,000 Prize When Army Veteran Adrianna Lopez staged a photo of her beloved bulldog Minnie wearing reading glasses and working on a calculator, she had no […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:32:05 +0000

Financial Wellness and Mental Health in Military Families For military families, the connection between financial wellness and mental health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of overall […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:28:46 +0000

How to Reduce Your Financial Stress Everyone experiences stress for different reasons, but one of the most common causes of stress is FINANCES. Financial stress can be especially […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:49:18 +0000

The Ultimate Guide to Military Car Insurance As a service member or Veteran, you face unique challenges when it comes to car insurance. From frequent moves to deployments, your military […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:38:08 +0000

TSP vs. IRA: Maximizing Your Military Retirement Savings As a member of the military, you’re already taking a crucial step towards your financial future with the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). But have you […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:39:21 +0000

Navigating Military Life Insurance: Your Guide to Financial Protection As a service member or Veteran, understanding your life insurance options is crucial for protecting your family’s financial future. But with so […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:45:06 +0000

High-Interest Savings Accounts: Boost Your Military Savings As a service member, Veteran, or military spouse, you know the importance of being financially prepared for anything. One powerful tool to grow […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:24:19 +0000

Credit Repair for Military: How to Boost Your Credit Score As a member of the military community, you face unique financial challenges that can impact your credit score. Whether you’re dealing with […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:30:46 +0000

Credit Card Tips for Military Families An important part of financial education is helping adults who choose to carry a credit card to use it in a beneficial way. If we were to play a […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:25:42 +0000

Mission: Affordable Childcare – Navigating the Unique Challenges for Military Families As a military family, you’re no stranger to challenges. But one hurdle that often catches military couples off guard is the complex world of […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:01:36 +0000

When to Connect with Financial Professionals? The Power of Coaches, Counselors, and Planners As a service member or military spouse, you know the importance of being financially ready for whatever life throws your way. From deployments […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:31:25 +0000

"Your Money or Your Life:" How to Avoid Military Family Overspending As an active military or Veteran household, to protect your family’s wellbeing, it’s vital to consider whether your personal resources (mo […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:35:09 +0000

Tax Deductions for Military Homeowners Buying or Selling Homes Buying or selling a home can be a huge investment for a military family. It can also cause huge headaches when it is time to file taxes! […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:25:39 +0000

Financial Tips and Career Advice for Military Families Financial Literacy Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of financial education and empowerment. For military families, […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:21:45 +0000

Military Families, Maximize Your Tax Refund: Invest and Save As tax season approaches, many military families find themselves anticipating the arrival of their tax refunds. For some, this extra sum of cash […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:50:45 +0000

Top 10 Mortgage Questions, Answered Check Today’s Mortgage Rates Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make in their lifetime. So of […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:51:40 +0000

Military Homebuying Tips: Agents, Taxes, and VA Loans For military families, buying a home can be both exciting and frustrating. PCS moves can make the homebuying process a challenge, since you […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:57:38 +0000

Master Your Homeowner Budget: A Guide for Military Families Becoming a homeowner is within reach for many service members and military families, especially with the benefits of a VA loan that eliminates […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:09:48 +0000

Navigating BAH Changes: A Military Family's Guide to Budgeting For military families, the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) can be used towards on-base or off-base housing options. Every year, BAH rates are […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:28:04 +0000

Military Family Insurance Questions: What Changes After a PCS Move? Military Family Insurance Rates The frequent moves that define the military lifestyle present unique challenges, and one aspect that often […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:28:22 +0000

The Best Vacation Discounts for Military Families Every family deserves a memorable vacation. For our dedicated service members and their families, there are numerous opportunities to enjoy […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:51:36 +0000

Top 10 Bases for Military Families Which duty stations are on your “dream sheet”? When military families receive their PCS orders for a new duty station, it’s both exciting and str […]

Lizann Lightfoot wrote a new post

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:46:40 +0000

Top 10 U.S. Cities Military Veterans Retire To When Veterans retire from the military, they seek a place where they can settle down, enjoy their retirement years, and access the support and […]