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112 articles on money, moves, and military life
Budgets and Saving

Veteran Financial Stress: Suicide Risk and What to Do

4 of the top 20 veteran suicide risk factors are financial. Discover your Financial Stress Score and get free tools to reduce life-threateni…

Aug 8, 2025
Real Estate

Military Home Warranties: Protecting Your Investment

Military home warranties: appliance costs, HVAC coverage, VA loan benefits, and key questions for families. Smart protection for frequent mo…

Jul 24, 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
Testimonial Reviews

Contest Winner Shares Veteran Financial Tips

Meet an Army Veteran and Fresh Start 2025 winner who shares financial tips and how The Edge's free resources help military families succeed.

Jun 4, 2025
Budgets and Saving

Contest Winner Success Story: The Edge Empowers This Family

How Fresh Start 2025 runner-up Suzanna used The Edge’s financial tools for college savings, mortgage planning, and giving back to her commun…

May 21, 2025
Employment

Tips for a Transitioning Military Spouse Entrepreneur

Practical tips for the military spouse entrepreneur on location, funding, and business resources, plus how The Edge can support your journey…

Apr 23, 2025
Military Retirement

Veteran Retirement Planning: Protecting Your Finances

Protect your financial future after the military. Identity theft prevention, life insurance & retirement planning: guard what you've earned.

Mar 27, 2025
Budgets and Saving

Military Car Buying: How to Buy, Insure, and Ship a Vehicle

Navigate military car buying: how to get affordable financing, choose PCS-friendly vehicles, and find insurance and warranties for military …

Mar 20, 2025
Insurance

Military Car Insurance Tips: GoVA Featured in Yahoo!Finance

GoVA featured in Yahoo!Finance: Learn military car insurance discounts and essentials. Access free resources on The Edge to find the best ra…

Mar 12, 2025
Military Retirement

Protecting What You've Earned: Veteran Benefits

Learn protection strategies for military life transitions, veteran benefits, and safeguarding your family's financial future after military …

Mar 4, 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 Retirement

Military Retirement Planning: A Guide to Your Transition

Military retirement planning guide: VA benefits, GI Bill transfer, TSP decisions, healthcare options for a military retirement transition.

Feb 14, 2025

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