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News & Articles for Military Families
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 tax-free shopping 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…
Jun 25, 2024
How to Avoid Military Family Overspending
Apply lessons from "Your Money or Your Life" to avoid military family overspending, with tips on values-based budgeting and smarter money ch…
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
Learn key tax deductions for military homeowners buying, selling, or renting a home, including closing costs, mortgage interest, and capital…
Apr 12, 2024
Financial Literacy Month: Tips for Military Families
For Financial Literacy Month, GoVA talks with AAFMAA's Charlene Wilde about career transitions, resume gaps, and financial planning for mili…
Mar 27, 2024
What Military Families Love About Moving to Charleston, SC
Discover the top 10 reasons military families love moving to Charleston, SC, from nearby bases and beaches to schools, healthcare, and commu…
Mar 12, 2024Put these articles to work.
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