Bellacatio Launches Free, Worldwide Financial Education Initiative for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families.

Chambersburg, PA / Norfolk, VA — January 28, 2026 — Financial decisions are a constant reality for military families—often made amid deployments, frequent relocations, and major life transitions. Yet access to unbiased, practical financial education remains limited for many servicemembers, Veterans, and their families. 

Bellacatio, a Veteran-focused organization dedicated to long-term stability and well-being, announced the launch of a new financial education initiative designed to close that gap by providing free, worldwide access to a trusted digital financial education platform. 

Through a partnership with financial education technology company Sqwire, Bellacatio is making the Sqwire platform available to servicemembers, Veterans, and family members regardless of where they live or serve, including overseas and deployed environments. 

“Financial stability is not a luxury, it’s a necessity, especially for military families navigating unique challenges,” said Justin Slep, President of Bellacatio. “This initiative ensures that geography, duty status, or cost will never prevent someone from accessing reliable financial education.” 

The platform is entirely digital and self-paced, allowing participants to engage on their own schedule. Educational content covers a wide range of real-world financial topics, including budgeting, credit and debt management, investing fundamentals, and retirement planning. 

Unlike many financial platforms, Bellacatio emphasizes that this initiative is strictly educational. 

“There are no product sales, no commissions, and no required purchases, only sponsorship opportunities to support this initiative,” Slep said. “Bellacatio partnered with Sqwire specifically to protect our community from biased or predatory financial advice.” 

Financial stress has long been recognized as a contributing factor to broader challenges facing military and Veteran households, including mental health strain, family instability, and difficult post-service transitions. Bellacatio views financial education as a preventative tool, one that supports resilience and informed decision-making over the long term. 

Sqwire CEO Danijel Velicki said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to economic empowerment without pressure or profit motives. 

“Our platform is designed to help people understand their options and avoid costly mistakes,” Velicki said. “Bellacatio’s leadership allows us to reach servicemembers, Veterans, and families globally with content built around clarity, not sales.” 

The partnership operates through a wholesale licensing model, allowing Bellacatio to deploy the platform at scale through a secure, co-branded portal. This approach enables broad access while maintaining content integrity and user privacy. 

The program is made possible through the support of Bellacatio’s sponsors. Those interested in supporting the organization’s mission can find more information at Bellacatio.org   

The initiative is now live and available worldwide. 

Sign up today: www.bellacatio.org/sqwire