In this Financial Field Manual , you will find practical, easy-to-understand information to help you prepare financially for deployment, make the most of new GI Bill opportunities, protect your investments, buy (or sell) a home, pay your taxes, hold down insurance costs, avoid financial schemes that target military families and make smart decisions when you transition to civilian life.

This guide is a joint effort between the Investor Protection Trust, the Investor Protection Institute, Kiplinger Magazine, and the Better Business Bureau.