Military Lending Act

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DoD agrees to lock down website storing personal info on vets, troops

The Pentagon has already implemented changes to its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act website, including by requiring users to sign up for accounts before…

Defense

Service members get new credit protections from Military Lending Act

Federal Drive

DoD creates data sharing initiative with credit bureaus to implement new military lending protections

Defense

Banks plead for delay in rules to protect servicemembers from predatory lending

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Gaping holes in financial protections leave service members at high risk

Defense