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Servicemembers and Veterans Publications
Servicemembers and Veterans
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Financial resources for your military career |
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Financial resources for your military career
View More Details This is the CFPB’s list of important financial resources for servicemembers and veterans as they navigate the financial challenges they face during their military career and beyond. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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For servicemembers: Tackling student loan debt |
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For servicemembers: Tackling student loan debt
View More Details Servicemembers: You have options for lowering your student loan interest rate, reducing your monthly payments now and possibly qualifying for loan forgiveness after 10 years. Learn the steps. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Fraud protection tools to help safeguard servicemembers |
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Fraud protection tools to help safeguard servicemembers
View More Details The CFPB has received a number of complaints from deployed servicemembers who reported damage to their credit reports because of identity theft or other misuse of their accounts while they were on active duty. Servicemembers can protect themselves from such harm by initiating an Active Duty Alert. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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GI Bill and higher education marketing |
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GI Bill and higher education marketing
View More Details This short handout describes some issues when servicemembers use their GI Bill and how to get help if they have any questions or problems. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Military Lending Act: Applicability flow chart |
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Military Lending Act: Applicability flow chart
View More Details Flow chart intended for practitioners to assist covered borrowers in understanding what types of consumer credit may or may not be covered by the MLA. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Military money 1-2-3: How to pick an account |
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Military money 1-2-3: How to pick an account
View More Details Follow these guidelines to find a military-friendly bank account that meets your needs and offers good rates. Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Mortgage advertisements |
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Mortgage advertisements
View More Details This short handout explains some red flags that veterans should watch for when they consider mortgage advertisements from lenders that cater to veterans. Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Factsheet |
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Factsheet
View More Details The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides legal and financial protections to those who have answered the Nation's call to serve. Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Servicemembers: Know your rights when a debt collector calls |
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Servicemembers: Know your rights when a debt collector calls
View More Details When a debt collector calls, your best response is to confront the situation head-on. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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VA Aid and Attendance benefit |
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VA Aid and Attendance benefit
View More Details This short handout warns disabled veterans about some of the sales tactics they could be subject to from people looking to "help" disabled veterans. Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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What is the Military Lending Act and what are my rights |
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What is the Military Lending Act and what are my rights
View More Details This Fact Sheet shares information about the Military Lending Act (MLA), and how it provides special protections for active duty service members like capping interest rates on many loan products. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |