Alphabet soup: The ABCs of military consumer protection
Learn about the consumer protection laws that keep members of the military and their families safe from fraud, scams, and financial harm.
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New report shows how young servicemembers build credit histories
New research report from the Office of Servicemember Affairs detailing the credit records of young servicemembers.
Saluting service during National Military Appreciation Month
This Military Appreciation Month we salute the service not only of active-duty servicemembers, activated National Guard and Reserve personnel, but also uniformed medical professionals from the U.S. Public Health Service called into action to fight COVID-19.
Financial help for servicemembers affected by the coronavirus
Although active duty servicemembers continue to receive their pay, some military families face financial strain due to the coronavirus. The CFPB has resources that can help.
Here's what we’ve been doing over the past year to help military families plan for their next financial journey.
The Office of Servicemember Affairs’ annual report is a review of the CFPB’s work over the past year in fulfilling our duty to help military families.
Are you in the military and getting ready to do your taxes? Make sure you know how to file for free
Ensure servicemembers know where they can file their taxes for free.
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.
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.