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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
These back-to-school discounts for military families will help you save money on school supplies, tutor assistance, and more.
Aug 13, 2024
High-Interest Savings Accounts for Military
Details about high-interest savings accounts, which benefits are best for military life, and finding a good rate on a savings account.
Aug 9, 2024
Credit Repair for Military: How to Boost Your Score
Learn what factors influence your credit score, and how to improve it, using these free resources for credit repair for military.
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, from CDC waitlists to off-base options. Find resources to make quality childcare affordable.
Jun 25, 2024
How to Avoid Military Family Overspending
Budget and spending tips for military families, from the book "Your Money or Your Life," to avoid military family overspending.
Jun 6, 2024
The Edge: A Financial Education Resource for the Military
The Edge is a digital platform with free financial education for the military community, powered by GoVA. See our popular tools and courses.
May 7, 2024
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
Tax Deductions for Military Homeowners
Whether you are buying a home, selling a home, or renting it out, research these important tax deductions for military homeowners.
Apr 12, 2024
Financial Literacy Month: Tips for Military Families
For Financial Literacy Month, we interviewed Charlene Wilde of AAFMAA for financial advice and career tips for military families.
Mar 27, 2024
What Military Families Love About Moving to Charleston, SC
Military families who are PCSing, retiring or moving to Charleston, SC will love the military-friendly area and great amenities.
Mar 12, 2024Put these articles to work.
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