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You get free unlimited access if you are active military, a Veteran, National Guard or Reserve, or a spouse of any of the above. Surviving spouses and adult children of military members are eligible too.

Membership is free for service members and their families, thanks to sponsor-funded scholarships.

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Chandra W. · Navy Veteran

"This is such a great resource! I can't wait to share it with my fellow Veterans. I like the tools for starting a business, and the way you can earn points to be entered in the sweepstakes!"

Joshua S. · Army Veteran

"I wish I would have had financial education in my 20s, instead of just looking into it now in my 40s. I've made a lot of mistakes, and I wish I had this tool sooner!"

Michael T. · Active Duty Navy

"In just a few short weeks I was able to follow the process and get my score up into the 740s. That was HUGE for my family."

Our Financial Improvement Tools (F.I.T.) meet the educational standards of these regulatory agencies

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Federal Reserve System Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) U.S. Department of the Treasury Institute for Financial Literacy

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