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Military Life

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
Military Life

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…

Mar 10, 2026
Military Life

Military Veterans Retire To These Top 10 Cities

When military Veterans retire and choose a "forever home," they flock to these 10 U.S. cities. Is yours on the list? Should it be?

Feb 19, 2026
Military Life

Military Identity Theft Protection Guide

Learn how service members & Veterans can protect against military identity theft. Get free credit monitoring and scam protection tools from …

Jan 10, 2026
Military Life

Top 10 Bases for Military Families

What are the favorite bases for military families of each branch? Find out the best locations with quality amenities and local activities!

Dec 19, 2025
Military Life

Military Housing Scams: How to Avoid VA Loan Fraud

GoVA partnered with the BBB to protect military families from military housing scams, VA Loan scams, and false rental listings.

Oct 1, 2025
Military Life

Military Consumer Month 2025: Protection from Scams & Fraud

How Military Consumer Month 2025 protects families from $584M in annual fraud losses. Join GoVA’s free FTC session July 17 plus BBB ScamTrac…

Jul 9, 2025
Military Life

PCS Financial Guide: Managing Military Moving Expenses

Military PCS financial guide: manage military moving expenses, maximize PCS reimbursements, and save on DITY/PPM moves. Tips for your next m…

Feb 28, 2025
Military Life

Military Home Maintenance: Guide for First-Time Homeowners

Essential military home maintenance for first-time military homeowners. Learn maintenance tips, seasonal care, and protection strategies for…

Feb 7, 2025
Military Life

GoVA partners with Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans

Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath­-laying ceremonies at more than 3,400 locations across the United States.

Dec 5, 2024
Military Life

Military Mental Health and Financial Wellness

Military mental health is directly tied to financial wellness and money habits. Military families can improve both through GoVA's resources.

Oct 15, 2024
Military Life

Is the U.S. Military an LMI Community for CRA?

Large parts of the military community qualify as LMI by income or by census tract. See the paygrade, spouse employment, and location data be…

Apr 24, 2024
Military Life

Military Homebuying Tips: Agents, Taxes, and VA Loans

Military homebuyers face unique challenges, but knowing these military homebuying tips will help you ask the right questions and be informed…

Jan 23, 2024
Military Life

Four Tips for a Competitive Military Housing Market

Four tips to help military families stay ahead in a competitive housing market, from mortgage preapproval to finding the right real estate a…

Aug 30, 2023
Military Life

Key Considerations When Buying a Home While on Active Duty

Like many active-duty military families, we weigh living on post, renting, or buying a home. Each option carries its own challenges and bene…

Jun 23, 2023
Military Life

Top PCS Tips from an Experienced MilSpouse

Some PCS tips are more helpful than others in the whirlwind of PCS season. Here are a few of my top tips and tricks for a successful PCS mov…

Jun 16, 2023
Military Life

Pros and Cons of Living On or Off Base

Active-duty service members must choose: live on base with immediate housing and no rent, or live off base for more options. Weighing both s…

Jun 12, 2023
Military Life

One Small Town’s Surprising Sacrifice in D-Day History

It may seem an unusual spot for a National Memorial, but Bedford, Virginia has a deep symbolic connection to D-Day that made it Congress’ to…

Jun 1, 2023
Military Life

4 Tips For Buying a Home While Active Duty

Whether you want to live off base or invest in real estate, active-duty service members should weigh the benefits of home ownership. Tips to…

May 30, 2023
Military Life

Reimagining Active Duty: A Veteran's View on Appreciation

Andy Ladner has witnessed soldiers in battle, veterans fighting for recovery, and military families pushing through hardship for the people …

May 18, 2023
Military Life

Heart to Heart - From One MilSpouse to Another

On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a thank you seems insufficient. You’ve added value to my life and encouraged me through the ups and dow…

May 8, 2023
Military Life

Celebrating the Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child. With over 1.6 million military children worldwide, we highlight the unique challenges these kids f…

Apr 17, 2023
Military Life

5 VA Loan Facts You May Not Know

The strength of the VA Loan comes from the specific financial benefits this type of loan provides compared to other mortgage loan options.

Dec 2, 2022
Military Life

Tips for First Time Home Buyers 2022

Extra knowledge will go a long way to saving money and avoiding mistakes that could derail your home buying plans.

Nov 18, 2022
Military Life

Veterans Day 2022: Honor

It's "Veterans Day," not "Veteran's Day."

Nov 11, 2022
Military Life

Giving Tuesday: What You Should Know

Giving Tuesday: What You Should Know

Nov 3, 2022
Military Life

10 Favorite Fall Activities

10 Favorite Fall Activities

Oct 28, 2022
Military Life

Why Are Mortgage Rates Still Rising? Here's what we know.

Why Are Mortgage Rates Still Rising? Here's what we know.

Oct 21, 2022
Military Life

Veteran Spotlight: Jeff Robertson of Skeletons for St. Jude

Veteran Spotlight: Jeff Robertson of Skeletons for St. Jude

Oct 14, 2022
Military Life

Understanding the Current Interest Rate Impact

We are devoted to being a trusted and credible resource for the military community. Understanding the Current Interest Rate Impact

Sep 29, 2022
Military Life

Veteran Spotlight: John Nagle

Interview with USAF Veteran

Sep 15, 2022
Military Life

7 Questions We Asked a Mortgage Lender for You

We asked a mortgage lender 7 common questions about loan types, down payments, and credit so military families can shop for a mortgage with …

Aug 24, 2022
Military Life

Understanding Your Options with a VA Cash-Out Refinance

Learn how a VA-backed cash out refinance lets veterans and service members tap up to 100% of home equity for renovations, debt, or retiremen…

Aug 16, 2022
Military Life

PTSD Awareness Month

For PTSD Awareness Month, learn what PTSD is, who is at risk, and how military members and their families can find support and effective tre…

Jul 12, 2022
Military Life

5 VA Loan Benefits You Need to Know

Discover the top 5 VA loan benefits, from no down payment to competitive rates, that make VA loans a strong option for veterans and their fa…

Jun 9, 2022
Military Life

Decorating Hacks for Military Housing

A military spouse shares budget-friendly decorating hacks to make temporary military housing feel like home, no painting or permanent change…

Jun 9, 2022
Military Life

Q&A with our CEO, Phil Jawny

GoVA founder and CEO Phil Jawny shares why he started GoVA and his best advice for military families buying their first home with a VA loan.

Jun 9, 2022

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