Five myths in the military community about personal finance
Those in the military community have a unique financial journey. Here we debunk five financial myths we commonly see in our work with servicemembers.
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Fight zombies and time travel – this is not how your parents learned about money
Fight zombies, time travel, and become a secret agent – this is not how your parents learned about money.
Servicemembers exhibit higher levels of financial well-being than the U.S. population overall
New report from the Department of Defense highlights the financial well-being of servicemembers.
Veterans’ financial well-being is good, but challenges remain
New research brief from the Office of Servicemember Affairs on the financial well-being of veterans.
A 2018 review of financial concerns facing servicemembers
This complaint snapshot provides data on US- and state-level complaints submitted by servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Data provides first industry-wide look at mortgages to servicemembers
This report explores how servicemember home loan choices have changed from 2006 to 2016.
Six ways to save this year
Start saving, or increase your savings goals, with these tips and resources.
New protections for servicemembers and veterans alert
Information for servicemembers about new laws on VA refinances, medical debt, credit monitoring, foreclosure protection, and when they go into effect.
Here’s what we’re hearing from servicemembers, veterans, and military families
The Office of Servicemember Affairs annual report highlights complaints from servicemembers as well as emerging issues and continuing trends facing servicemembers in the financial marketplace.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—Stand your guard when it comes to add-on products
When you buy a car, the dealer might offer you optional products or services known as “add-ons”— which could break your budget. Here’s what you need to know.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—How to trade in your car
Don’t let deceptive car ads mislead you when it comes to trading in a car.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—Should you buy a new or used car?
One of the first choices you will make in the car buying process is whether to buy a new or used car. While we can’t make that choice for you, here are some things to keep in mind when making your choice.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—How to shop for auto financing
You might think that the first step in buying a car is to go to a dealership, but if you plan to finance your purchase, you may save money by first shopping for auto financing.
Helping to prevent scams targeted at veterans
The Bureau is releasing a new scam prevention placemat, part of a series of financial education placemats. The new placemat is about scams targeting the Aid & Attendance benefit with tips to help veterans and their spouses avoid these scams.
Servicemembers’ “immediate actions” for financial success: pay down debt, make a plan, start early
Servicemembers, take these immediate actions to secure your financial freedom.
Free credit freezes are here
Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting Sept. 21, 2018, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know.
WARNO: New security clearance guidelines make it more important than ever for servicemembers to monitor their credit
How to safeguard your credit record and avoid security clearance problems.
Check your mailbox: Veterans with severe disabilities and student loans should keep an eye out for this
The Department of Education is alerting veterans with severe disabilities that they may be eligible for tax-free discharge of their outstanding student loans.
Help is here for people with severe disabilities struggling with student loans
Student loans forgiven due to death or disability no longer require borrowers to pay higher federal taxes.
What does the Coast Guard know about the GI Bill that the other services do not?
Many new recruits pay for GI Bill benefits they probably won’t use. Investing in DOD’s Blended Retirement System (BRS) is probably a better investment.
CFPB and VA WARNO: VA refinancing offers that sound too good to be true
CFPB WARNO: Don’t be fooled. Before responding to any unsolicited VA mortgage refinance offers, here is what you need to know.
Thanking veterans for their service and supporting their financial well-being
In honor of Veterans Day, learn what CFPB and our Office of Servicemembers Affairs are doing to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Tips for servicemembers with student debt
When military borrowers are not able to get on track for programs like PSLF, they can end up paying tens of thousands of dollars they would otherwise not owe.
Complaints show military families and non-military families have different experiences in the financial marketplace
This month's 50-state report shows that servicemembers may face different problems in the financial marketplace than non-servicemembers.
Servicemembers and debt collection: Sharing your stories
Servicemembers share their stories of dealing with debt collection. Learn the steps to take when contacted by a debt collector.