Veterans Financial Report

A new report that examines the unique financial planning needs, concerns and opportunities of the U.S. veteran community has identified shared characteristics of veterans who are financially prepared. While some of these attributes depend on early financial habits, veterans who are financially behind in saving for retirement can take key actions now to change their […]

U.S. veterans who are financially prepared share a set of 5 attributes, many of them habits developed early on. But if you are among the more than one-half of veterans who say they are behind in saving for retirement, you can take key actions to change the outlook of your financial future. This second article […]

Veterans and their families are no strangers to major changes—from frequent moves and deployments to separating from the military, starting new careers and adapting to changes in their families. While there can be much to look forward to and plan for, people often neglect one critical component: adjustments to their financial planning. But as one […]

1,507 U.S. military veterans recently offered their best advice for active-duty service members and veteran families regarding personal financial decisions. The survey was conducted for the newly released Veterans Financial Preparedness Report 2019, prepared by the Legionnaire Insurance Trust for the departments of The American Legion in celebration of the Legion’s 100th anniversary.  A mantra of saving The […]

Veterans are a highly diverse group of people—from their military background to their civilian career, from their education to their household income, from their age to their marital status. A new study found that veterans who are on-track or ahead in meeting their financial goals cut across these demographics, and they also hold 5 attributes […]