Available Resources amp; Help for Military Veterans

Available Resources amp; Help for Military Veterans Finances asmarterchoice.org â€" Lets you search credit unions by military affinity. benefits.va.gov â€" Find out how to qualify for VGLI insurance, VA home loans, and VA health care. consumerfinance.gov/cfpb â€" 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 â€" Helps you figure out how your military skills can apply to civilian jobs. VetJobs.com â€" Maintains one of the most active job boards geared toward veterans. acp-usa.org â€" Connects veterans with mentoring and networking opportunities and large companies. dol.gov/vets/ â€" Contains links to federal job centers, career training programs and more. uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes â€" Collects job lists for veterans. The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) page rallypoint.com â€" A military-only social network. Health and healthcare militaryonesource.mil â€" Find links to health and wellness resources, as well as to counseling services. afterdeployment.dcoe.mil/military_pathways â€" An online screening tools for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and other issues. benefits.va.gov/benefits â€" General information about VA benefits. hbexplorer.vacloud.us â€" 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 â€" Can help you calculate estimated retirement pay. tsp.gov/planningtools/planningTools.shtml â€" Helps you figure out how your TSP contributions will affect your paycheck. Education http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison_tool.asp â€" Compares the various benefits available under the GI Bill. clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges â€" Search for schools that accept credit for CLEP exams. Military.com â€" 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 5 Smart Money Moves for Soldiers and Military Veterans 4 Key Steps in the March Toward a Comfortable Retirement