The VA Says I Was Overpaid and Wants the Money Back. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
VA overpayment letter due? You have 30 days to dispute and a year to request a waiver. Here is what protects your VA disability check right now.
Military Debt
DHS Shutdown May 2026: What Federal Workers and Coast Guard Members Need to Do Before the First Missed Payment
DHS shutdown hits 35,000+ workers in May 2026. Coast Guard members have utilities cut. Here’s every hardship program available — and why you must call now, not after you miss a payment.
TurboTax Just Got Sued for Overcharging Soldiers. If You’re Active Duty and Took a Refund Advance, Save Your Paperwork.
A new class action alleges TurboTax refund advance loans blew past the Military Lending Act 36% cap. What active-duty service members need to do right now.
Will I Lose My Security Clearance if I File Bankruptcy?
What the military, federal law, and 30 years of first-hand experience actually show. The complete guide — with every source linked.
AAFES Complaints Spike: Military Exchange Using Special Powers to Collect Disputed Debts
CFPB complaints against the Army and Air Force Exchange Service have spiked to 2x their normal rate, with consumers reporting attempts to collect debts they don’t owe—including cases where tax refunds were intercepted despite identity theft claims.
How Being in Debt Can Affect Your Military Career
Quick Answer: Military personnel who fall behind on debt payments risk formal discipline or administrative discharge with loss of benefits, even if financial difficulties stem from deployment or relocation. The military considers failure to pay “just debts” as irresponsible conduct that can severely damage career advancement and goals.Being in the military poses unique problems for …
