Half of Active Duty Military Report “Just Getting By” Financially, NFCC Survey Reveals Heightened Economic Pressures on Service Families
New Data Released for Military Appreciation Month Shows Service Members and Spouses More Likely to Face Financial Instability, Rely on Non-Traditional Financial Services, and Experience Debt-Related Stress
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – July 10, 2025 – Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, half (50%) of active-duty U.S. military service members report “just getting by financially,” a stark figure from the 2025 Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey, funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation, released by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) and conducted by The Harris Poll. These results, highlighted during Military Appreciation Month, underscore unique financial challenges for America’s service families.
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