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News & Articles for Military Families
Military Home Maintenance: Guide for First-Time Homeowners
Essential military home maintenance for first-time military homeowners. Learn maintenance tips, seasonal care, and protection strategies for…
Feb 7, 2025
Building Your Family's Financial Education Foundation
Build your military family's financial education foundation with guidance on banking, savings, auto insurance, and identity protection resou…
Jan 30, 2025
Win $500 in the Fresh Start 2025 Contest for Edge Members!
Enter The Edge's Fresh Start 2025 Contest for a chance to win cash prizes by sharing your financial goals and how The Edge can help you achi…
Jan 9, 2025
5 Ways to Protect Your Wallet This Holiday Season
Protect your wallet this holiday season with five tips for military families: budgeting, monitoring credit, avoiding scams, and tracking deb…
Dec 11, 2024
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
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
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
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, 2024Put these articles to work.
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