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Military Appreciation Month: The Best Deals & Discounts
To kick off May, we cover the history behind Military Appreciation Month and spotlight popular benefits offered to military members and fami…
May 2, 2023
Reduce Your Debt and Reach Your Savings Goals
Saving while carrying debt can feel impossible. With the right financial management, most people can pay down debt and save for the future a…
Apr 24, 2023
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child. With over 1.6 million military children worldwide, we highlight the unique challenges these kids f…
Apr 17, 2023
Preparing for the Unexpected and Saving for an Emergency
More than half of military and veteran families are unprepared for a financial emergency, and a third of serving families have under $500 sa…
Apr 6, 2023
Start Your Savings Journey with Military Saves Week
Military Saves Week 2023 runs April 24-28, dedicated to helping service members, veterans, families, and caregivers build financial confiden…
Apr 4, 2023
VA Funding Fee Reductions Coming Soon
The VA announced reduced funding fees on purchase, construction, and cash-out refinance loans guaranteed by the VA and closed on or after Ap…
Mar 6, 2023
Your Seasonal Home Maintenance Guide
A seasonal home maintenance checklist for military homeowners, covering monthly upkeep tasks and winter-specific fixes to protect your home …
Dec 9, 2022
5 Ways to Feel More Grateful and Thankful
Discover five simple ways to practice gratitude daily, from keeping a journal to volunteering, expressing appreciation, and boosting your ha…
Nov 23, 2022
Tips for First Time Home Buyers 2022
Practical tips for first-time homebuyers covering homeownership readiness, debt-to-income ratio, credit score preparation, and choosing a mo…
Nov 18, 2022
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…
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