Navigating the Financial Frontlines: Essential Relief and Support Systems for Military Families and Veterans

Author: Sarah Brady, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) Published: September 14, 2026 Main Facts While economic pressures continue to squeeze households across the United States, America’s military families and veterans frequently bear a disproportionate burden. Skyrocketing living costs, frequent relocations, and unique employment barriers leave many service members vulnerable to sudden financial instability. According…

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A Lifeline for Veterans: The VA’s New Partial Claim Program Faces Implementation Hurdles

WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 15, 2026 — In a move designed to stabilize the housing security of thousands of military families, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially unveiled its new "Partial Claim Program" today. The initiative is a strategic intervention aimed at preventing home foreclosures among Veterans holding VA-guaranteed mortgages, offering a mechanism to…

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