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.
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A 2018 review of financial concerns facing servicemembers
This edition of our 50 state report provides data on US- and state-level complaints submitted by servicemembers, veterans, and military families.
Data provides first industry-wide look at mortgages to servicemembers
When buying a house, servicemembers have the option of taking a home loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this report, we combine two datasets to explore 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
A recent law provides additional protections for servicemembers affecting VA refinances, medical debt on credit reports, credit monitoring, and stays on foreclosure. Here’s what to look for in the new laws and when they go into effect.
Here’s what we’re hearing from servicemembers, veterans, and military families
Today,
we’re releasing our sixth annual report highlighting complaints from
servicemembers as well as emerging issues and continuing trends facing the
military community 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?
Servicemembers should take precautions when buying a car. This is the second post in our blog series with the Federal Trade Commission on buying a car for servicemembers.
Servicemembers, arm yourself with basic car buying skills—How to shop for auto financing
Servicemembers should take precautions when buying a car. This is the first post in our blog series with the Federal Trade Commission for servicemembers on buying a car.