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Veterans Day 2022: Honor
Learn the history of Veterans Day, why it's not "Veteran's Day" with an apostrophe, and how the holiday honors all who served in the U.S. Ar…
Nov 11, 2022
Giving Tuesday: What You Should Know
Learn what Giving Tuesday means and discover veteran-serving nonprofits that GoVA has partnered with to support military families and commun…
Nov 3, 2022
10 Favorite Fall Activities
Explore budget-friendly fall activities for military families, from pumpkin patches and leaf peeping to cozy movie nights and new chili reci…
Oct 28, 2022
Why Are Mortgage Rates Still Rising? Here's what we know.
Understand why mortgage rates keep rising, including how inflation, world events, the Federal Reserve, and bond prices affect rates for home…
Oct 21, 2022
Veteran Spotlight: Jeff Robertson of Skeletons for St. Jude
Meet Army veteran Jeff Robertson, whose Skeletons for St. Jude Halloween display has raised over $200,000 for St. Jude Children's Research H…
Oct 14, 2022
Financial and Mental Health Go Hand and Hand
Self-care is now a marketable catchphrase and the wellness industry keeps growing, but one area is left out of the conversation: financial h…
Oct 6, 2022
Understanding the Current Interest Rate Impact
GoVA's CEO explains how rising Federal Reserve interest rates affect the housing market and mortgage rates, with practical advice for today'…
Sep 29, 2022
Weekly Budgeting 101
One of the best ways to get used to budgeting is to start weekly. A weekly budget is a valuable tool, and here are simple steps to get you s…
Sep 21, 2022
Veteran Spotlight: John Nagle
Read USAF veteran John Nagle's story of using his VA loan benefit, GI Bill, and Tricare, plus his advice for troops transitioning out of the…
Sep 15, 2022
Job Hunting Tips for Transitioning to a Civilian Career
Get practical job hunt tips for service members transitioning to civilian careers, covering resumes, cover letters, virtual interviews, and …
Sep 7, 2022
Renting vs. Buying: What You Need to Know
Renting and buying a home both carry risks. Buying builds equity but brings financial exposure, while renting means no chance to build equit…
Aug 31, 2022
7 Questions We Asked a Mortgage Lender for You
We asked a mortgage lender 7 common questions about loan types, down payments, and credit so military families can shop for a mortgage with …
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