Military service members and families face unique challenges and often have unique financial planning needs. The military resources below provide information and tools available to service members and their families. 

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[su_spoiler title=”Personal Finance for Military Families” open=”no” style=”fancy” icon=”chevron-circle” anchor=”” class=””]Personal Finance for Military Families

Kiplinger and the Better Business Bureau partnered with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to create this guide.

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The CFPB provides information for services members on ways to plan for their financial future and hwo to protect their finances. [/su_spoiler]

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Overall, Military Saves is a campaign that seeks to motivate, support and encourage military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.[/su_spoiler]

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The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that provides protections for military members as they enter active duty. [/su_spoiler]

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Veterans Benefits Administration: You may be eligible for VA benefits if you area uniformed Servicemember; Veteran; or spouse, child or parent of a deceased or disabled Servicemember or Veteran.

Veterans Health Administration: In general, the Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system with over 1,700 sites of care, serving 8.76 Veterans each year.

Education and Training: As a Veteran, you may be eligible for educational benefits through GI Bill programs.

Home Loans: Additionally, the VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and surviving spouses become homeowners.

Locations: Also, the VA has many resources available to Veterans and family members.

My HealtheVet: My HealtheVet offers tips and tools to help you partner with your health care team, so together you may work to manage your health.

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Also, to contact a financial counselor with the CCCS, click here.

Further, for more military resources related to veterans in debt, click here.