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News & Articles for Military Families
The VA Loan: What Military Families Need to Know
Learn how the VA loan helps military families buy a home, including eligibility rules, key benefits, and situations where this financing opt…
Oct 4, 2025
Military Housing Scams: How to Avoid VA Loan Fraud
Learn to spot military housing scams and VA loan fraud with red flags, verification tips, and BBB resources to protect your family during a …
Oct 1, 2025
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 help reduce financial…
Aug 8, 2025
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Military Car Insurance Tips: GoVA Featured in Yahoo!Finance
GoVA was featured in Yahoo Finance discussing military car insurance, covering SCRA protections, deployment coverage, and finding the best r…
Mar 12, 2025
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 …
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