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.
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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
02.21.2025 By Krystel Spell
Retirement Planning: Key Steps for Veterans Entering Civilian Life
Embarking on civilian life after military service marks a major transition, especially when it comes to financial planning. Whether or not you retired with military pay, understanding how to navigate retirement planning and what VA benefits you are eligible for is important for your financial future.
02.21.2025 By Krystel Spell
From Service to Security: Unlocking Social Security Benefits for Veterans
After serving your country, you deserve a smooth transition to civilian life, complete with all the benefits that come with it. Veteran Saves is dedicated to empowering you to achieve financial stability and confidence through the proper utilization of your benefits. Here’s how the Social Security Administration (SSA) plays an important role in that mission.
02.12.2025 By Krystel Spell
How Service Members & Veterans Can Make the Most of This Tax Season
As tax season approaches, it's essential for military personnel and veterans to stay informed about the latest tax benefits and changes that can impact their financial well-being. Understanding these updates can lead to significant savings and a more secure financial future.
01.17.2025 By Krystel Spell
Smart Financial Planning for Veterans Entering the Civilian Workforce
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career marks a significant change, requiring a strategic approach to managing finances. For Veterans, this shift means adapting to different financial realities and making the most of the benefits available.
01.17.2025 By Krystel Spell
Financial Resolutions That Work
The start of a new year is a perfect time for Veterans to reflect on their financial goals and set actionable plans for success. At Veteran Saves, we believe in empowering Veterans with the tools and guidance needed to turn those financial resolutions into concrete actions.
12.09.2024 By Amelia Simons
Maximize Your FSA or HSA: Year-End Tips and 2025 Planning Strategies
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are valuable tools for managing healthcare expenses and saving money. As a veteran or member of a military family, these accounts can play an essential role in your financial readiness.
12.06.2024 By Krystel Spell
Reflect, Reset, and Strengthen Your Finances for the New Year
As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time for Veterans and their families to take stock of their financial journeys. Reflecting on your financial wins and setbacks isn’t just about looking back—it’s about gaining insights, celebrating progress, and preparing for a stronger, more secure future. Whether you’ve recently transitioned to civilian life or have been out of the military for years, this process is an essential part of achieving financial stability.
12.06.2024 By Krystel Spell
Practical Tips for Managing Your Monthly Housing Allowance
Transitioning from military service to civilian life comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing your finances. The Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides valuable benefits like the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA), but the way it's disbursed can make budgeting tricky
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.
Our Partners
06.07.2024 By Walmart
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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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