Start on the path to financial wellness with a new program called VetCents developed by the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) to help Veterans reach their financial goals, no matter where they are in their financial journey.  

The personalized program breaks down financial education into manageable units that make the topics easy to understand. Start with the intake survey to learn where you are with your financial journey. You can access the VetCents Playbook through your account for additional guidance on addressing your goals and developing your financial foundations. Plus, you will have a library of articles on topics such as improving your credit score, building up emergency savings, protecting yourself with insurance, planning your finances for the future, and more.  

Any Veteran or family member can create a VetCents account. Once registered, the Dashboard provides an overview of your progress toward reaching your goals. View the Playbook to assess your Financial Health Checkup and Stress Level, and search for connections and resources to help with your real-life financial needs. As you progress through your financial goals, you’ll achieve milestones, complete badges, and earn points. Plus, you can go at your own pace and choose the topics most important to you to receive information about them. 

VetCents also includes a Connections page with access to real-world solutions to your financial needs. For example, you can get help finding a VBBP participating bank or credit union, or to get help managing your debt with a certified credit counselor from National Foundation for Credit Counseling, in addition you will access to a free accredited financial counselor from a program designed to specifically help Veterans. Many more resources are available, including creating a scam recovery plan with the BBB Scam Survival Toolkit and receiving guidance on how to report identity theft and developing a recovery plan. When it comes to your personal financial journey, there is no time like the present to plan for your financial success. VetCents can get you started on achieving your goals today. 

AAFMAA Can Help, Too 

Let us help you on your financial journey by helping you maximize your military and government benefits, and by protecting your loved ones with our trusted military life insurance options. If you need assistance, contact AAFMAA Member Benefits at [email protected] or 800-522-5221 option 2, then option 2 again.