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Credit reporting companies should do more to ensure that servicemembers receive the free credit monitoring services they are legally entitled to

If you are on active duty (including an activated reservist) or a member of the National Guard, you can sign up for free electronic credit monitoring from all three major credit reporting companies to ensure your credit report is accurate and up to date.

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WARNO: They call themselves “coaches” or “consultants” and advertise their ability to assist you with your VA benefits claim but may not be accredited to practice before the VA

Seeking help from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization representative can ensure you receive assistance throughout the claims process with VA and avoid excessive fees

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New VA rule relieves financial distress for thousands of veterans with medical bills

Getting sick or injured can often result in a heavy financial burden for many families, leaving them with mounting medical bills as well as aggressive debt collection and coercive credit reporting that can make matters worse. A new VA rule sets a clear precedent for reducing the financial distress of families and putting patients first.

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Federal tools to help maximize GI Bill® education benefits

GI Bill education benefits are not unlimited, so make sure you have a plan to use them wisely. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill Comparison Tool, the Department of Education’s College Scorecard website, and the CFPB’s Your Financial Path to Graduation Tool can help.

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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.