MOAA members work year-round to support fellow members of the wider uniformed services community, including via programs targeting those facing financial crises. But the holidays can lead to greater strains on limited funds, and an online VA resource may provide a helpful starting point for veterans seeking guidance.

“Individuals with budget problems – especially veterans – often don’t need, or don’t want, a handout,” said Lila Quintiliani, MOAA’s program director for financial and benefits education/counseling. “They may benefit from some veteran-focused, easy-to-navigate resources … all situations are different, but pointing them toward FINVET could be a good first step.”

Also known as the National Veterans Financial Resource Center, the VA launched FINVET last year with support from 25 different federal agencies. Among the offerings:

• Tools to create and maintain a budget.
  
  
• The basics on increasing income, from understanding investment strategies to maximizing earned veteran benefits.
  
  
• Financial security information, such as scam prevention resources, life insurance options, and banking guidance.
  
  
• A list of essential veteran financial resources, covering everything from details on VA educational and home-loan programs to job-search platforms to veteran discounts.

The site also includes information for veterans seeking financial assistance with basic needs, whether it’s finding stable housing, affording food or clothing, or securing reliable transportation. FINVET does not provide direct assistance for veterans, but it does offer resources for finding such aid.

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The FINVET site, which launched in early 2024, had received more than 150,000 visitors as of August 2025, according to a VA news article. Resources are updated regularly, and many are used as part of VA financial literacy outreach efforts.

“Any veteran can benefit from reviewing the financial basics,” Quintiliani said. “No matter your income level, problems can appear quickly if you make poor investment decisions, fail to stick to a budget, or fall prey to scam attempts.”