Financial Counseling for Veterans
Like all people, you face your fair share of financial questions, from dealing with debt to figuring out how to plan for your future. From frequent relocation to maintaining a security clearance, military life can make it complicated to manage your financial life. We are here to make it easier for veterans to get out of debt, establish and maintain healthy credit and achieve your goals. Our credit counseling for veterans and military personnel is judgment-free, confidential and personalized to you.
How Credit Counseling Can Help Veterans
Credit counseling is for anyone who wants to improve financial wellness and take command of your financial life. Veterans and military service members can benefit from credit counseling to:
- Develop a clear picture of your finances and goals
- Pay off debt
- Save money
- Make a plan and a budget to achieve your goals
- Improve your credit score
- Prepare to buy a home
Particularly if your financial life has been on the back burner while you focus on fulfilling your military duty, credit counseling can aid veterans and military personnel who want to improve financial health, safeguard your security clearance, reconnect with life at home and work toward your long-term plans.
Free Debt Counseling
Take control of your finances, get tailored guidance and a hassle-free budgeting experience. GreenPath offers personalized advice on how to manage your money.
How Veterans Can Get Out of Debt
Frequently, one of the first steps you can take to improve your financial health (and your credit score) is to pay off debt. Veterans and military service members and your family can get a free financial counseling consultation to get ahead of debt.
Our NFCC-certified credit and debt counselors will listen to you respectfully and without judgment. Together we will look at your full financial picture, explore your options, and make your personalized plan. If you are interested and it makes sense for your situation, we can walk you through the benefits and process of a debt management plan.
Debt Management Plans for Veterans and Military Service Members
If you have credit card debt or other unsecured debt such as medical debt or collections accounts, a debt management plan (DMP) could help you save money and pay off your debt faster.
Debt Counseling
GreenPath offers free credit and debt counseling to help ease your financial stress, address money challenges, and develop a personalized financial plan.
Debt Management
Our Debt Management Program is designed to help you pay off your debt in 3 to 5 years – often faster and with lower interest – while helping you develop sound financial literacy.
Housing Counseling
Facing foreclosure, seeking rental counseling, or considering a reverse mortgage or home purchase? Our HUD-certified housing counselors provide guidance for your housing goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I talk to a financial counselor for free?
Yes – GreenPath’s certified financial counselors offer free, confidential sessions to help you review your finances and create a personalized plan. Some of our specialized services for reverse mortgage and home-buyer assistance have a fee.
How long does a financial counseling session take?
Your first financial counseling session typically lasts about an hour, though the exact time depends on your situation and the goals you’d like to work toward.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No appointment is needed to talk to a counselor by phone.
What if I don’t have time for a counseling session now?
No problem! We can complete as much you have time for, and finish up at a more convenient time. You can also schedule an appointmentschedule and appointment to be called when you will be available.
What do I need for my initial session?
One of the first things a counselor will do with you is put together your budget. Having an idea of your income and expenses is helpful. If you have billing statements handy, even better!
Will you keep my information confidential?
All client information is secure and confidential. GreenPath will not share your information with anyone without your permission. We also do not report to credit bureaus.
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