Parents, can we have a quick huddle? We all want to save for our kids’ future. Finding the money to do it is usually the hard part. Between paying the …
The Real Value of Trump Accounts
Monday July 27, 2026
Author: The USAA Educational Foundation’s Team of Financial Experts
David Evetts on KENS 5 Sharing Key Findings from Report
Tuesday June 02, 2026
Our president, David Evetts, recently joined Henry Ramos of KENS 5 to share key findings from the report, including where military families are showing strong financial stability and where challenges …
USAA Educational Foundation Study Reveals How Cost of Living Pressures and ‘Predictable’ Outlays are Straining Military Family Finances, While Highlighting Some Progress
Monday May 11, 2026
High spouse unemployment and financial burdens among young military and veterans cited as pain points, limiting gains in income, savings and retirement SAN ANTONIO — May 11, 2026 — The strain of rising prices and pressures …
Leading From the Home Front
Friday March 20, 2026
You don’t have to follow the news to sense the growing uncertainty in the world. As global tensions rise and Service members focus on missions abroad, military spouses often take …
How to Prepare for Tax Season
Wednesday January 21, 2026
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, …
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Mean for Military Families
Tuesday August 12, 2025
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 …
How to Weather Stock Market Volatility Like a Pro
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Market ups and downs can rattle even the most seasoned investors. Certainly, this year has tested all of us! The truth is, you can’t predict the market, but you can …
Honoring Military Spouses – Celebrating the Financial Strength Behind the Uniform
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Each year on MilSpouse Appreciation Day, we take time to recognize the strength, sacrifice and resilience of military spouses. From frequent moves to holding down the financial fort, military spouses …
Tax-Free Pay? The Combat Zone Perk Deployers Should Know
Monday April 28, 2025
When you’re deployed, the mission comes first – but it’s nice when your paycheck gets a boost too. I’ve deployed many times over 32 years and I know firsthand how …
Five Money Lessons Every Parent Can Teach
Wednesday March 26, 2025
As parents, we strive to give our children the best start in life, and that includes teaching them about money. This might seem like just another task on your to-do …
Money After the Military
Wednesday October 02, 2024
It’s been 20 years since I left active duty, but as a Reservist, I often speak with service members who are eager to separate from the military and start a …
Make Today ‘Day One,’ Not ‘One Day’
Friday September 13, 2024
September is National Preparedness Month; a friendly reminder to prepare for everything Mother Nature can throw your way. Whether it’s hurricane season, a tornado, fire, flood, or other natural disaster, …