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title: Available Resources & Financial Info for Military Veterans
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published: '2015-11-11T11:30:24.000Z'
modified: '2024-05-07T10:21:26.000Z'
section: Personal Finance
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![Man in Army uniform using computer](https://img.money.com/2015/11/151109_ft_veteran_guide.jpg)

#### **Finances**

-   [asmarterchoice.org](http://asmarterchoice.org/) — Lets you search credit unions by military affinity.
-   [benefits.va.gov](http://benefits.va.gov/) — Find out how to qualify for VGLI insurance, VA home loans, and VA health care.
-   [consumerfinance.gov/cfpb](http://consumerfinance.gov/cfpb) — Has links to state resources for vets, consumer protection offices, and tons of general personal finance information, via the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.

#### **Career**

-   [military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator](http://military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator) – Helps you figure out how your military skills can apply to civilian jobs.
-   [VetJobs.com](http://VetJobs.com) – Maintains one of the most active job boards geared toward veterans.
-   [acp-usa.org](http://acp-usa.org/) – Connects veterans with mentoring and networking opportunities and large companies.
-   [dol.gov/vets/](http://www.dol.gov/vets/) — Contains links to federal job centers, career training programs and more.
-   [uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes](http://uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes) – Collects job lists for veterans.
-   [The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) page](http://www.dol.gov/vets/)
-   [rallypoint.com](http://rallypoint.com/) – A military-only social network.

#### **Health and healthcare**

-   [militaryonesource.mil](http://militaryonesource.mil/) — Find links to health and wellness resources, as well as to counseling services.
-   afterdeployment.dcoe.mil/military\_pathways – An online screening tools for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and other issues.
-   [benefits.va.gov/benefits](http://benefits.va.gov/benefits) – General information about VA benefits.
-   [hbexplorer.vacloud.us](http://hbexplorer.vacloud.us/) – Will assess what benefits you are eligible for, based on several factors, including your discharge status, and service dates.

#### **Retirement**

-   dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/plan/estimate.html – Can help you calculate estimated retirement pay.
-   [tsp.gov/planningtools/planningTools.shtml](http://tsp.gov/planningtools/planningTools.shtml) – Helps you figure out how your TSP contributions will affect your paycheck.

#### **Education**

-   [http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison\_tool.asp](http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison_tool.asp) — Compares the various benefits available under the GI Bill.
-   [clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges](http://clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges) – Search for schools that accept credit for CLEP exams.
-   [Military.com](http://www.military.com/) – Click on the “find a school” tab for state-by-state lists of college funding sources.

**Read more of The Veteran's Guide to Financial Success:**

-   8 Tips for Soldiers Looking to Conquer the Civilian Job Market
-   7 Ways for Soldiers to Dramatically Reduce the Cost of College
-   [6 Simple Ways for Soldiers to Control Their Post-Military Healthcare Costs](https://money.com/veterans-guide-military-healthcare-costs/)
-   5 Smart Money Moves for Soldiers and Military Veterans
-   [4 Key Steps in the March Toward a Comfortable Retirement](https://money.com/veterans-guide-retirement-steps/)

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