According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2026), military consumers reported $584 million in fraud losses in 2024. This breaks down to more than 99,000 fraud reports and 38,000 identity theft reports submitted, with a median loss of $700 per instance. These losses often exceed those experienced by the general population, which underscores the value of making consumer protection an essential component of military financial education.
The years following high school is a critical period for young adults with disabilities as they transition into employment, post-secondary education, adult services, and independent living. Male caregivers can play a valuable role in helping young adults identify goals, access supports, and build the skills needed for adulthood.
Although traditional bullying behaviors encompass physical threats and harm, cyberbullying behaviors share many of the same instances of harm that take place. Cyberbullying is defined as the use of electronic communication to bully someone, typically by sending intimidating or threatening messages (American Psychological Association, 2022). Being a victim of cyberbullying also has long-lasting effects for kids and teens, especially when the bullying behavior takes place over a long period of time. Cyberbullying leads to anxiety and depression, and in severe cases, leads to self-harm and even suicide.
Strong interviewing skills do more than help you land a job—they build confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism. With preparation and practice, interviews become opportunities to grow rather than obstacles to overcome. In this blog, we share practical strategies for succeeding in both in-person and virtual interviews, along with tips for educators and providers to help learners build confidence and thrive throughout the interview process.
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are becoming popular tools for understanding how food, activity, sleep, and stress influence blood sugar levels. While they offer valuable insights into individual responses and personalized nutrition, their use outside of diabetes care requires careful interpretation. In this blog, we explore the benefits, limitations, and practical applications of CGMs, and how nutrition professionals can use this technology to support evidence-based, individualized care.
Male caregivers play an important role in helping adolescents with disabilities develop life skills, self-confidence, communication abilities, and readiness for adulthood. Research suggests that positive caregiver involvement during adolescence may strengthen social-emotional growth and help youth navigate increasing expectations across school, work, home, and community settings.
Deployment is more than a logistical transition; it is a financial turning point for many military families. Shifts in income, changes in financial responsibilities, and increased uncertainty can create stress before, during, and after deployment. In this blog, we explore the unique financial challenges military families face throughout the deployment cycle and practical strategies to build long-term financial resilience. Learn how financial professionals can support military families through budgeting, emergency savings, communication, and access to trusted resources that strengthen both family stability and military readiness.
A recent $3 million-dollar settlement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Georgia is drawing national attention to alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) involving professional licensing barriers for military families. In this blog, we break down what these protections mean, who qualifies, and how military families can navigate the process when relocating. Learn how service providers can help military spouses maintain employment, advocate for their rights, and access resources when barriers arise.
In this blog, we explore the role of empathy in service provision, military leadership, and everyday interactions, while introducing practical tools like the PUN (Presence, Understanding, Needs-guesses) framework. Learn how developing empathy can foster stronger communication, deeper understanding, and more effective support for individuals and families.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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