Member stories
What military families actually did with The Edge.
Real members, in their own words, with the post each quote was published in. Some have a story of their own.
-
Leona J. military spouse “We feel that we are in a good position now to not stress about money, which takes a big weight off our free time together!” Read their story -
Chelsey Military Spouse Chelsey used The Edge while exploring a new duty station, considering a move, and figuring out the mortgage process. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Adrianna L. Army Veteran “I've never seen any financial education so all-encompassing. The Edge is like a 1-stop shop that has a little bit of everything... Our Veterans deserve it.” Read their story -
Paul D. Navy Veteran Paul won four tickets to a Sacramento RiverCats game and a team swag bag. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Kelvin B. Navy Veteran “I started using The Edge because I wanted to improve my credit score and purchase a home. I've just been able to do that!” Read their story -
Ragnar M. Army Veteran “Overnight I lost ¾ of my income, but the GoVA Foundation helped me get my edge back... the Foundation and I were able to dig my family out of our foxhole and now we have the freedom to live without being limited by money.” Read their story -
Elaine M. Navy spouse Elaine was the top Edge user in the Seattle area for Q1, earned 845 XP, and won a mini-helmet signed by Charles Cross. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Charles W. Charles came to The Edge with the goals of buying a new vehicle and paying off his house. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Anna S. “Start small, stay patient, and let time and discipline build your financial future.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Wendy L. “We are getting closer and closer to paying off our debt, and it feels great. I can truly start to see progress!” Read their story -
Vera B. “I've used The Edge for creating an emergency fund, getting peace of mind!” Read their story -
Richard B. “Don't make budget exceptions, or your budget is a joke.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Tanya B. “Make sure you have a savings account for emergencies that you don't touch unless it's for hospital bills, vehicle maintenance, or unexpected home repairs.” Read their story -
Tameeka D. U.S. Army soldier “Edge offers advice in all the areas I need. I learned a lot from my money personality.” Read their story -
Rachel S. “If you don't really need it, don't buy it.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Linda C. “I no longer live paycheck to paycheck. I put money away every pay period to an account I have little to no access to.” Read their story -
Luis M. “After using the tools on The Edge, I was able to buy my girlfriend a real gold promise ring.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Kirby I. “I identified over $300 in monthly spending leaks—subscriptions, apps, and 'small' expenses that weren't aligned with my goals. For a father of 6 working hard to provide and build a legacy—it's a big deal.” Read their story -
Hilda C. “A couple of years ago, I found myself constantly wondering where my money was disappearing... The Edge helped me discover great budgeting tools and small habits that make a big difference.” Read their story -
Shanna R. “This cozy little home? It's officially mine. No mortgage, no car loan—just peace and freedom I can't put into words.” Read their story -
Jerad K. Veteran “We have saved over $100 a month by eliminating duplicate services.” Read their story -
Frederick W. “Only buy what you truly need, not what you want.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Curtis Curtis went from military service to business ownership and a debt-free retirement through budgeting and financial planning. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Maria O. “The Edge will help me create a budget... to achieve these goals” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Suzanne T. Veteran “"The Edge platform helped me organize everything I needed to protect my family," "Having these tools gave me clarity and confidence when it mattered most."” Read their story -
Madeleine Madeleine is starting her baby’s college fund early using The Edge’s tools and resources. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Timothy C. “The Edge has helped me stay on top of my finances so I can maximize my Roth IRA and TSP contributions while saving for an international trip!” Read their story -
Suzanna S. Suzanna won second place in the Fresh Start Contest with goals to build college funds, pay off her mortgage sooner, and create a giving budget. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Marissa A. “My husband and I have been dreaming about a honeymoon for 12 years, but life always seemed to get in the way. One of my big financial goals is to finally make that dream happen.” Read their story -
Onoriode U. Onoriode U. earned the highest XP among Edge members in February and received a $50 gift card. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Ashley Veteran Ashley recommends The Edge to fellow veterans, drawing on her firsthand knowledge of the importance of military-focused financial education. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Jin Military spouse Jin enjoys The Edge’s articles and interactive questionnaires. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Esto J. Esto J. earned 1,020 XP to become January’s top Edge member and won a $50 Spouse-ly gift card. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Mario Mario uses The Edge’s Financial Improvement Tools to learn about budgeting, saving for goals, and paying down debt. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Mark “It is nice, and the videos are short, which helps. If you're thinking of joining The Edge, just do it!” Read their story -
Tamia C. Military Spouse “Everything is well organized. I love how there are a lot of resources available and so neatly categorized. I need to start taking advantage of all the tools here!” Read their story -
Selena Veteran “I want to learn better [money] habits for myself and my kids.” Read their words on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Maddie Maddie recommends The Edge to service members, Veterans, and spouses. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab -
Alexander Army Veteran Alexander served in the Army during the 1980s and joined The Edge to enhance his financial knowledge. See the post on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab
Follow our members’ stories on Instagram opens Instagram in a new tab
Your story starts the same way theirs did.
The Edge is free for service members, Veterans, Guard, Reserve and military spouses.