Financial Wellness Services for Active Duty Military, Veterans & Family Members
LSS Financial Counseling is uniquely positioned to provide exceptional financial wellness services to those who have served our country. Our team of certified financial counselors has undergone PsychArmor training to better serve service members and veterans.
We partner with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and accept referrals through our CORE (Casework, Outreach, Referral and Education) service in partnership. We also serve those who do not meet CORE requirements, and many of our services are free.
Customized Services to Fit Your Goals
Budget & Debt Management Counseling
Gain skills and tools to overcome debt and manage your budget to achieve or improve financial wellness.
Reduce debt balances faster with a proven strategy to lower credit card interest rates and gain affordable monthly payments with this nonprofit debt relief service.
Credit Improvement and Credit Report Reviews
Learn how to understand and improve your credit scores and access your credit report.
Whether you have questions about recent federal changes in loan forgiveness programs, are wondering about alternative payment plans or have a loan on default, we can answer your questions about repaying student loans and assist you in creating a plan.
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Our trusted, experienced and nonjudgmental financial counselors can assist you in looking at your options and finding solutions to keep your home.
Access HUD approved reverse mortgage counseling. We serve older adults age 62 years or older who are considering this type of home loan.
If you are considering homeownership, an LSS HUD-certified counselor can help you to get your finances in order and provide support throughout the homebuying process.
Financial Education and Train the Trainer
Book an interactive financial literacy presentation for your group. A wide variety of popular financial training topics are available in online or in-person settings.
Sense & Centsibility Blog
Visit or subscribe to our blog for accurate, practical financial information you can use in real life. Topics include everything from budgeting and saving to relocation, student loans, lending money to your adult children and more.
MAC-V Stand Down for Veterans
Each year, LSS Financial Counseling participates in the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) Stand Down events for veterans. These events are hosted by the MACV in partnership with local, state and federal organizations. Attendees can receive assistance with housing, legal, employment and tax issues along with local partners providing meals, haircuts and clothing.
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Service
LSS Financial Counseling employees provide outreach at Yellow Ribbon Events, hosted by the Department of Defense in partnership with a wide variety of organizations. The focus is to promote the well-being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities. These events are a place to access information on healthcare, education, employment and financial and legal benefits.
Contact Us & Get Started
If you would like to learn more about the services we provide or how to start receiving support, please call 888.577.2227, email us or complete our short contact form.
Our free and confidential services are available nationwide by phone or virtually. For in-person appointments view our office locations to find a location near you!
We have counselors who are fluent in Spanish and Hmong. In addition, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available as needed.
Phone, Virtual or In-Person Appointment
Call 888.577.2227 to schedule a phone or virtual appointment at a time convenient for you. Or set up an in-person appointment at one of our locations.
Online Appointment
Get all your support by email.
Our student loan and housing counseling services are not offered via online (email) appointment at this time, please call 888.577.2227 to schedule a phone, virtual or in-person appointment.
To get started:
- Create your financial profile online any time of day with an email address and a password.
- Next, share your financial goal(s) and any other information you believe would assist us in understanding your financial circumstances.
- Then provide the amount of your household take-home income, balances and payment amount for credit card and unsecured debts, and monthly expenses. Click Finish to submit your information. Once submitted, your financial profile cannot be changed or updated.
- Finally, a counselor will email you within two to three business days to provide options and work with you to determine next steps to reach your goal(s).
If you are seeking guidance for student loan debt or housing issues, please call us at 888.577.2227 to schedule a phone appointment.
Please note: we do not provide retirement planning services or investment advice.