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.

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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.

Emergency fund

Debt Repayment

Transition fund

Housing

(ownership, improvement, etc.)

Education

Large Purchase

(car, electronic, etc.)

Investment

Retirement

or long-term investment

Disability-related expenses

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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!

Savings Insights

Housing

06.16.2025 By Krystel Spell

The Hidden Costs of Relocating After Military Service

So you’re separating or retiring from the military. You’ve got a job lined up (hopefully), maybe a new city in mind, and you’re ready to start your civilian life. But before you pack that last box or schedule the movers, let’s talk about what it’s really going to cost you.

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Financial Education

06.12.2025 By Krystel Spell

5 Shifts in Veteran Financial Protections & What It Means for Your Savings

At Veteran Saves, we believe that saving isn’t just about putting money aside, it’s also about having systems in place that help protect your financial progress. Recently, some of those protections have changed, and those changes can directly impact the way Veterans and military families save, borrow, and plan ahead.

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Homeownership

06.12.2025 By Krystel Spell

What Being Ready for a VA Loan Really Looks Like

Just because you’re eligible for a VA loan doesn’t mean you’re ready to use it. We say that with love and from experience. We know how tempting it is to jump in the moment someone says, “You don’t need a down payment.”

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05.16.2025 By Krystel Spell

3 Practical Ways to Reduce Financial Stress and Protect Your Mental Health

At Veteran Saves, we know that saving money isn't just about building wealth, it’s about building peace of mind. And when so many families are feeling the pressure of rising costs, housing instability, and job market uncertainty, it's more important than ever to talk about the connection between financial stability and mental health.

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Scam Prevention

05.14.2025 By Adam Rust, Krystel Spell, Amelia Simons

Protecting the Financial Well-Being of Service Members

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been instrumental in safeguarding the financial well-being of servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

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05.01.2025 By Krystel Spell

Breaking Free from Emotional Spending

We don’t always talk about it, but emotional spending is real, and for many Veterans, it can sneak up at the most unexpected times.

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04.22.2025 By Amelia Simons

Sustainability as a Savings Strategy

Each year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day, a time to reflect on our environmental impact and take steps toward a more sustainable future. Caring for the planet and caring for your finances can go hand in hand!

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Fraud Prevention

04.10.2025 By Ben Winters, Director of AI and Data Privacy, Consumer Federation of America

Protecting Your Privacy at Tax Time

Filing your taxes can be overwhelming, and most taxpayers just want to get it done quickly and correctly—while maximizing their refund. However, the process requires sharing sensitive personal information, making data privacy an important concern.

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Civilian Transition

04.10.2025 By Krystel Spell

Save Money & Energy With These Tips

As energy costs continue to fluctuate and environmental sustainability becomes more pressing, understanding how to manage your home energy use can lead to significant financial savings.

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Retirement

04.10.2025 By Krystel Spell

Veteran Retirement Readiness: Preparing for Your Future Today

At Veteran Saves, we understand that transitioning from military to civilian life includes preparing for a financially secure retirement.

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Our Partners

Partner spotlight

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.

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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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