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Military Life

GoVA partners with Wreaths Across America to Honor Veterans

GoVA Foundation partners with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans through wreath-laying ceremonies while supporting military financial …

Dec 5, 2024
Budgets and Saving

Holiday Spending Tips for Military Families GoVA

GoVA CEO Phil Jawny shares holiday spending tips for military families, covering budgeting, credit card strategy, and staying on track throu…

Nov 20, 2024
Insurance

Extended Warranties for Military Families: Worth It?

A military guide to extended warranties for vehicles and appliances: PCS transfers, deployment coverage, scam warning signs, and when one is…

Nov 6, 2024
Budgets and Saving

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 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
Budgets and Saving

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
Insurance

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
Budgets and Saving

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
Insurance

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
Budgets and Saving

Back to School Discounts for Military Families

Find back-to-school discounts for military families, from ID.me deals and store discounts to tax-free shopping and GI Bill education benefit…

Aug 13, 2024
Budgets and Saving

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
Budgets and Saving

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

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