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Emergency fund Large Purchase Vacation Education Debt Repayment Housing General Savings Investment Retirement Transition fund Disability-related expenses

Emergency fund

Nearly a quarter of savers who take the Veteran Saves pledge chose “emergency savings” as their first wealth-building goal. And they have the right idea.

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Helpful emergency savings links:
Saving For Expected Expenses Emergency Assistance For Veterans How To Save Automatically Choosing The Best Savings Account

Large Purchase

Think and acting like a saver not only means knowing what you’re saving for and how much it costs, but having a plan for building that savings.

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Helpful Large Purchase Savings Tips:
6 Steps To Establishing a Spending & Savings Plan Saving For Expected Expenses Seven Steps to Start Your Savings Journey

Vacation

Vacation anyone? You might be gearing up for your next trip soon. Luckily, you don’t have to be rolling in dough to travel!

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Check out these resources to help save for your next vacation:
7 Steps to Jumpstart Your Savings Journey Saving For Expected Expenses 10 Ways To Save For Every Veteran

Education

Saving for education is the second most popular goal (after saving for emergencies) savers select when they pledge to save with Veteran Saves.

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Helpful Education Savings Links:
Learn more about grants and scholarships Learn more about Federal Work-Study Learn more about 529 plan fees and how they impact financial aid eligibility Learn more about savings bonds Learn more about federal student loans

Debt Repayment

Getting out of debt is the #3 goal Savers select when they pledge to save. With planning, discipline, patience, and maybe some outside help, almost anyone can reduce their debts and start to accumulate wealth.

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Helpful Debt Repayment Links:
Types of Debt Increasing Your Credit Score Avoiding Predatory Lenders

Housing

Develop a savings plan to build up money for a down payment at purchase, for moving expenses, and for post-purchase emergency expenditures such as needed home repairs.

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Helpful links for future homeowners:
Visit Freddie Mac for information about home buying and the mortgage process For more information about home buying and the mortgage process visit Fannie Mae Check out Current Mortgage Rates

General Savings

It can be hard to put aside money for savings. But there is an easy way to save money without ever missing it. Make your savings automatic. You can start small and save $20 a week or month or you can try and save more.

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Helpful General Savings Resources:
Choosing the Best Savings Account Avoiding Fraud, Scams & Identity Theft Can You Trust Your Financial Institution?

Investment

More and more people who take the Veteran Saves pledge are choosing investment savings as their goal. Making investments can build wealth over time more reliably than using a savings account, but it also involves risk. So, it’s important to educate yourself.

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Helpful Investment Savings Resources:
DIY Investing Investment Vehicles For Veterans The Dos And Don'ts of Investing Choosing A Financial Advisor Check out the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) time-tested rules Check out the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) guiding principles Learn more about investment fees from the SEC

Retirement

Retirement savings is a top priority for many Savers. Saving now for retirement will ensure that you have enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of living when you stop or reduce the amount of hours you work.

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HELPFUL RETIREMENT SAVINGS LINKS:
5 Ways Veterans Can Continue to Save In Retirement 6 Steps To Jumpstart Your Retirement Journey Accessing and Managing Your Veteran Benefits

Transition fund

Making the decision to either separate from active duty or retire is a monumental step, and one that you should start early to have the smoothest transition possible. Thankfully there is a lot of support, programs, and organizations dedicated to ensuring veterans are taken care of after they're no longer in active duty. To be financially secure during your transition there are critical steps you'll want to take. Veteran Saves is here to support you, give practical tips and strategies, and connect you with the best programs that will ensure you transition with ease.

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Helpful Transition Fund Links:
USO Pathfinder® Transition Program Hiring Our Heroes Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program

Disability-related expenses

Oftentimes, individuals with disabilities may not be familiar with savings options that are available to them or they may be afraid to save money due to the fear of jeopardizing public benefits.

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Helpful Savings Links:
Living on a Fixed Income

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Education

Debt Repayment

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General Savings

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Retirement

Transition fund

Disability-related expenses

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