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Protect Your Money: Secure Banking
Protect Your Money: Secure Banking
Understanding responsible banking principles will help you keep your money safe, secure, and well taken care of. Explore the following resources to learn more about banking and specific banking programs for Veterans.
Banking Basics
Find info on banking basics, banking rights, and solutions to common issues.
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Consumer.gov explains what you need to know about opening a bank account including how to compare bank costs and fees in this 1.5-minute video. Get all the details on bank accounts at consumer.gov.
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Rely on information from FDIC to learn why to bank, what kind of account you should look for, and how to open an account. Once you're ready locate an FDIC-insured bank in your area.
Veterans Benefits Banking
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) helps Veterans manage monetary benefits using direct deposit and find a participating bank or credit union.
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The Veterans Benefits Banking Program can help you find a bank or credit union, receive free financial and credit counseling, and improve your financial help. This 2.5-minute video gives you an overview of their services.
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Find out how Veterans who are homeless, formerly homeless, or simply do not have a permanent address can open a checking or savings account.
These most-recommended financial resources for Veterans are a great place to start if you are not sure which of the five steps is most important to you today.
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FINVET is a one-stop website with a wealth of resources to help Veterans in any stage of their financial journeys to earn more, save more, and protect their money.
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