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News & Articles for Military Families
Extended Warranties Military Guide: GoVA
A military guide to extended warranties for vehicles and appliances, covering PCS transfers, deployment coverage, scams, and when a warranty…
Nov 6, 2024
Military Family Financial Tools: Our Contest Winner
This Army Veteran uses military family financial tools on The Edge with personalized learning paths for goals like budgeting & credit monito…
Nov 1, 2024
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
Financial Professionals: Coaches, Counselors, and Planners
Learn the differences between financial coaches, counselors, and planners, and how military members can connect with a free session through …
Sep 19, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Military Car Insurance
A guide to military car insurance covering PCS moves, SCRA protections, deployment coverage, overseas assignments, and available service mem…
Sep 11, 2024
TSP vs. IRA: Military Retirement Savings Options
Compare TSP and IRA options to maximize your military retirement savings, covering Roth vs. Traditional accounts, contribution tips, and div…
Aug 28, 2024
Navigating Military Life Insurance
Here's your guide to financial protection through military life insurance: SGLI, VGLI, and private insurance options. Which is best for you?
Aug 21, 2024
Back to School Discounts for Military Families
Find back-to-school discounts for military families, from ID.me deals and store discounts to tutoring programs and GI Bill education benefit…
Aug 13, 2024
High-Interest Savings Accounts for Military
Learn how high-interest savings accounts work, what features matter most for military life, and how to compare rates to grow your savings fa…
Aug 9, 2024
Credit Repair for Military: How to Boost Your Score
Learn what factors affect your credit score and explore free credit repair resources and tools built for military members working to boost t…
Jul 31, 2024
GoVA - VA Mortgage Loans, Resources and More
Which credit card is best? What is the SCRA? How do credit cards affect your credit score? Get these credit card tips for military families.
Jul 10, 2024
Military Childcare Challenges for Young Military Families
Explore military childcare challenges like CDC waitlists and high costs, plus resources and financial strategies to make quality childcare m…
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