What financial counseling can the Next of Kin Receive through Department Veterans Affairs?

Financial Counseling

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a variety of financial counseling services to eligible veterans and their families. These services can help veterans manage their finances, avoid debt, and make informed financial decisions.

VA financial counseling services include:

Budgeting: VA financial counselors can help veterans create a budget that tracks income and expenses and helps them stay on track with their financial goals.

Debt management: VA financial counselors can help veterans develop a plan to repay debt, including negotiating with creditors and consolidating loans.

Credit management: VA financial counselors can help veterans build good credit habits, including getting a credit report and managing debt wisely.

Financial planning: VA financial counselors can help veterans create a financial plan for the future, including saving for retirement, buying a home, and paying for education.

Investment advice: VA financial counselors can help veterans make informed investment decisions, including choosing safe investments, understanding fees and risks, and diversifying their investments.

VA financial counseling services are available to:

• Veterans

• Service members on active duty

• Reservists and National Guard members

• Their spouses, surviving spouses, children, and dependents.

You can access VA financial counseling services online, by phone, or through your local VA health care center. To learn more, visit the VA website or call your local VA health care center.