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The Biggest Question Facing Many Military Retirees in 2026
Would you trade part of your lifetime pension for a six-figure check today? For the first time in military retirement history, a generation of Service members is being asked to …
How to Prepare for Tax Season
Ready or not, here it comes! Tax season is right around the corner and many of us are already dreading the stress of gathering documents, understanding credits and deductions, …
The Government Shutdown Doesn’t Shut Down Your Budget
When the pay stops but the bills don’t, you quickly realize life doesn’t wait for payday. The ongoing government shutdown has already left many federal employees without pay and Service …
Treasury to Phase Out Paper Checks
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced it will stop issuing most paper checks for any federal benefits beginning September 30, 2025. This change is intended to help reduce …
The USAA Educational Foundation Wins Telly Award® for Third Straight Year
The USAA Educational Foundation is proud to announce that it won a Telly Award® for the third consecutive year! This year, our Home Buying HQ program earned a Bronze Telly …
4 Military Money Moves for a Government Shutdown
“Government shutdown.” For military families, those two words aren’t just part of the news cycle or debates on Capitol Hill. They represent delayed paychecks, sleepless nights, and the uncertainty of …
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Mean for Military Families
There’s been no shortage of news coverage or opinions about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Depending on who you ask, it’s either a step forward or two steps …
From Summer Fun to School Supplies: Top Tips for Back-to-School
Sunscreen or school supplies? Probably both! While summer vacation is in full swing, savvy parents know that back-to-school season is right around the corner. And a little planning now means …
AI Scams Are Here – Are You Prepared?
This July, as we recognize Military Consumer Month, it’s crucial to talk about a growing danger – AI-powered scams. Scammers are getting smarter, using artificial intelligence to create scams that …
Military Move This Summer? Top Tips for Your PCS
The summer PCS season is underway! If this is your first military move, (or even if it’s your fifth) picking up and transitioning your life from one location to another …
3 Financial Steps as You March Off to Boot Camp
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a rewarding career in the military! As you prepare for boot camp, it’s important to get your finances in order. Here are three …











