Veteran Saves Week

Save the Date: November 4-7th, 2025

Veteran Saves Week

Veteran Saves is dedicated to helping Veterans, transitioning service members, caregivers, and military families build financial confidence and take ownership of their financial futures.

Now in its second year, Veteran Saves Week returns November 4–7, 2025, with a continued commitment to supporting the financial well-being of the military community. This annual campaign centers around one core message: no matter where you are on your financial journey, small steps can lead to lasting change.

Each day focuses on a different theme aligned with one of our four pillars — alleviating financial stress, housing, banking access, and the financial transition from military to civilian employment. These aren’t just broad topics — they’re conversations rooted in real life, shaped by the questions Veterans and their families are asking every day.

From navigating bills in survival mode, to understanding the true cost of civilian housing, to building a trusted relationship with a financial institution, our themes are designed to meet people where they are and offer clear, practical steps forward.

Throughout the week, our partners across the country will amplify resources, tools, and tips to help the military-connected community build stability, prepare for the unexpected, and plan for the future.

Together, we’ll encourage smart saving habits, connect Veterans to trusted support, and remind each other that financial confidence starts with one small step.

Day One | Survival Mode Spending: What to Do When There’s Not Enough Day Two | Building Trust With Your Financial Institution Day Three | Paycheck Check-In: Making the Military-to-Civilian Transition Make Sense Day Four | The Real Cost of Housing After Service

When you’re in financial survival mode, saving can feel impossible, but knowing where your money is going, what to pay first, and how to access trusted support can be the first step toward stability. This day focuses on building financial confidence when you’re just trying to make it through the month.

On this day, we’ll discuss:

How to prioritize bills and expenses when money is short

The concept of financial triage and what “must-pay” really means

Emergency financial relief programs available to Veterans and military families

How to take control without shame when you’re behind on bills

Be sure to look at the additional content, messaging, special events, and resources that support this theme inside the #VSW2025 Digital Toolkit.

Choosing a bank or credit union that is accessible, understands Veterans' lifestyles, and can help you achieve your financial goals not only builds your financial confidence but also better positions you for wealth and asset building. Your relationship with your financial institution is important to your overall financial health.

On this day, we’ll discuss:

The different benefits of banks and credit unions

How to choose the financial institution that’s best for you

How banking access connects to safety, benefits, and long-term savings

Strategies to avoid predatory lenders and rebuild trust in banking

Be sure to look at the additional content, messaging, special events, and resources that support this theme inside the #VSW2025 Digital Toolkit.

The financial shift from military to civilian employment comes with surprises, like smaller paychecks, the loss of tax-free allowances like BAH, and fewer built-in benefits. Knowing what to expect and how to adjust can help you build a plan that works for your civilian life.

On this day, we’ll discuss:

How your military paycheck compares to your civilian income

What’s missing: BAH, healthcare coverage, and tax-free allowances

How to create a new spending and savings plan based on your current income

Why saving for retirement still matters — even if you didn’t retire from the military

What to do with your TSP and how to start saving for long-term goals

Be sure to look at the additional content, messaging, special events, and resources that support this theme inside the #VSW2025 Digital Toolkit.

Transitioning out of the military often means adjusting to a new housing reality. Civilian housing costs, credit checks, and deposits can catch many Veterans off guard. Understanding your options and preparing for what’s ahead can make all the difference.

On this day, we’ll discuss:

The shift from military to civilian housing — and how to prepare

What to know about VA loans, renting with civilian landlords, and credit issues

How to navigate housing instability and where to find Veteran-specific housing help

Programs like SSVF and HUD-VASH that offer support for Veterans facing housing insecurity

Be sure to look at the additional content, messaging, special events, and resources that support this theme inside the #VSW2025 Digital Toolkit.

Veteran Saves Week Signup

Who Should Participate?

Anyone who reaches the Veteran community!

Employers

Employers often have Veterans and/or their families on staff and in your community. If your work reaches a veteran - then Veteran Saves Week is for you!

Banks & Credit Unions

Support our Veterans by developing better and safer savings products for use by Veterans and their families during Veteran Saves Week and throughout the calendar year. Customizable graphics and personal consultation help your operations and marketing staff personalize your participation in this worldwide campaign.

Nonprofit Organizations & Associations

Embrace the campaign and help it grow! Offer your resources to expand the movement to increase the nation's savings rate. New partnerships contributing financial, executive, marketing, and technical support are invited.

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