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Money Management
The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) empowers veterans looking to manage their finances. DVS connects veterans to vital public services that help provide financial security and foster purpose-driven lives, including financial counseling, tax preparation, and more.
Connect to money management services by filling out the VetConnectNYC and selecting "Money Management" as your preferred service:
Request Services on VetConnectNYC
See below for a list of money management resources:
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Financial Counseling
- If your income has dropped, contact the NYC Financial Empowerment Center for free financial counseling over the phone.
- Moneygeek has published a Military Financial Guide to Transitioning to Civilian Life. This comprehensive guide features a helpful timeline for transitioning veterans looking to start a career, tips on how to save for retirement, and steps you can take to establish your financial security.
Military Banks and Credit Unions
Visit Simply Money Life for a list of military banks and credit unions.
Tax Preparation
Preparers from NYC Free Tax Prep can help you file taxes if you earn $64,000 or less (families) or $45,000 or less (single filer).