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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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

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Savings Insights

General Savings

By Krystel Spell

28 Realistic Ways Veterans Can Save In 2026

Small, smart moves that help you keep more of what you earn.

Financial Goals

By Krystel Spell

Veterans: Your 4-Step Money Check-In for 2026

This time of year, everyone’s telling you to set goals, start over, or reinvent yourself. But what if you’re just trying to stay afloat after the holidays?

By Krystel Spell

How Veterans Can Make the Most of Their Tax Refund

Make your tax refund work harder for you in ways that support your long term and short term goals.

By Krystel Spell

Veterans: Start 2026 With a Plan That Works for You

Take an honest look at where you’ve been financially and where you want to go in 2026; we're here to help.

holiday spending

By Krystel Spell

The Truth About Military Discounts: When Saving Isn’t Really Saving

For many Veterans and military families, the words “military discount” show up everywhere—on flights, electronics, restaurants, and even online shopping. They can be helpful, but they can also create a false sense of saving.

10.24.2025 By Krystel Spell

When Pay Stops: The 3-Call Plan for Veterans and Military Families

When paychecks pause, stress kicks in fast. But there are real, simple steps you can take right now to protect your finances and your peace of mind.

Credit

10.03.2025 By Krystel Spell

Behind on Bills? Here’s What to Do Before It Hits Your Credit

Being behind on bills doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you need a plan.

General Savings

10.01.2025 By Krystel Spell

How to Cancel Sneaky Subscriptions and Start Saving Today

If you’re trying to rebuild your finances after service, pay down debt, or start saving for your next chapter, it's time for a subscription check-in.

Partner Spotlight

10.01.2025 By Kevin Brasler, Consumer's Checkbook

How to Deal with Unexpected Medical Bills

Check out this article to learn practical steps you can take to protect your finances and ease the stress of medical debt.

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.

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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