A Financially Confident You Begins Here.
One thing veterans have in common is the experience of unique financial opportunities and challenges. On your journey to becoming more financially stable, having a trusted resource and community that meets you where you are and gives practical, easy-to-implement tips and strategies is a complete game changer. Enter Veteran Saves: your savings accountability partner. Join our community for support with saving successfully, reducing debt, building wealth, and more.
Take the Veteran Saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Veteran Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the Veteran Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and Veteran Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
We are so glad you have started your savings journey and Veteran Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the America Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.
Veterans: Receive Free Financial Coaching and Counseling
We've partnered with the Coordinated Assistance Network to help you get support- no matter your social, economic, demographic or geographic status.
WHAT ARE YOU SAVING FOR?
Think about your most important financial goal right now. Then choose a topic below to explore resources available to support you in making a plan to achieve your goal.
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TAKE THE VETERAN SAVES PLEDGE
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Veteran Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources, and tips to keep you on track toward your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
Take the Veteran Saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and Veteran Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the Veteran Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and Veteran Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
We are so glad you have started your savings journey and Veteran Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the America Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.
Savings Insights
11.07.2024 By Amelia Simons
Creating a Holiday Spending & Savings Plan for Veteran Families
The holiday season brings a lot of joy but can also stretch budgets for many families. For Veteran families, managing finances during this time is crucial, especially for those balancing service-related challenges, adapting to civilian life, or preparing for a big transition.
10.15.2024 By Krystel Spell
Repayment Strategies for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Life
Stepping into civilian life as a Veteran brings a unique set of financial challenges. You’re no longer receiving housing and food allowances, and you might be navigating new expenses like relocation costs, job searches, and civilian healthcare. All of these changes can make managing debt feel overwhelming. The good news? There are proven strategies that can help you take control of your debt and make this transition smoother.
08.19.2024 By Krystel Spell
Your Guide to Saving for Competing Priorities as a Veteran
Balancing your financial priorities as a veteran—while adjusting to civilian life—can be daunting. This checklist is designed with your unique needs in mind, helping you organize and prioritize your savings goals, while accounting for the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning from military service. Let’s break it down step by step.
08.08.2024 By Krystel Spell
The GI Bill: Educational Benefits for Veterans and Their Families
The GI Bill is a powerful tool that provides veterans and their families with essential educational and training benefits. We know that higher education and training can be expensive, but the GI Bill is here to help ease the financial strain, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in your civilian career. Whether you’re a veteran or a dependent, this blog post will walk you through the opportunities that the GI Bill offers.
08.08.2024 By Krystel Spell
Understanding Relocation Costs for Transitioning Military Members
Transitioning out of the military and into civilian life is a significant milestone that brings both opportunities and challenges. While the excitement of starting a new chapter can be motivating, the financial aspects of this transition require careful planning and foresight. Here’s a helpful guide to help you understand and prepare for the costs associated with this important move.
07.30.2024 By Amelia Simons and Krystel Spell
18 Money-Saving Tips for Veterans and Service Members
Have you ever needed to “find money?” As you consider your savings goals and assess your current financial landscape, it may be necessary to get a little creative to achieve the financial stability you envision.
06.26.2024 By Krystel Spell
Understanding Your Pay Stub: Transitioning from LES to Civilian Pay
In the military, you were accustomed to receiving a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), which detailed your pay, allowances, deductions, and other financial information each month. As you transition to civilian life, it's important to understand how to read and interpret your civilian pay stub, which serves a similar purpose. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this important document:
04.16.2024 By Krystel Spell
Financial Strategies for a Successful Transition to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a significant change, especially for those who joined the military at a young age. This short guide is designed to help you navigate these changes with confidence and clarity, providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to achieve financial wellness.
03.06.2024 By Krystel Spell (2024), Amelia Simons (2022) & Breanna Johnston, AFC® Candidate (2021)
TIPS TO HELP VETERANS REDUCE DEBT AND PAY IT OFF FOR GOOD
Debt is a significant factor contributing to financial stress among Americans, and veterans are no exception. Transitioning from active service to civilian life brings its own set of financial challenges, including managing debt. A considerable number of veterans find themselves grappling with financial burdens post-service, but it's important to remember—you are not alone in this struggle
02.22.2024 By Krystel Spell
Saving for Events
Transitioning from military to civilian life brings about significant milestones, from transitioning into civilian careers to retirement and more. These milestones deserve celebration, not only to honor the dedication and hard work behind them but also to unite family and friends in joy and excitement. However, celebrations can strain budgets, particularly for transitioning service members and veterans.
Our Partners
06.07.2024 By Walmart
Walmart
Our goal is to support veterans and military families during their service and beyond. That’s how we’ve built a culture where veterans feel they belong, with benefits for their well-being and an understanding that the skills gained in service can transfer to any job out there.
04.24.2023 By VBBP
Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP)
Veterans and their beneficiaries have more options for receiving VA benefits via direct deposit, as well as access to financial services at participating banks and credit unions.
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Veteran Saves is a program of America Saves and sister program to Military Saves. Our mission is to increases the financial confidence and well-being of American Veterans and transitioning service members so that they can save successfully, reduce debt, and build wealth.
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