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4 Things to Look for in Free Financial Counseling
Are you looking for free financial counseling? You might see ads for so-called counselors online or on TV, but how do you choose a counseling agency that has your best interests at heart? How do you separate the good information from the bad? There are a few things to look for in a credit counseling […]
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Get Financial Help With Credit Counseling
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy warned about putting confidence in a brain surgeon whose first words are, “Welp, we’re gonna open up your head, get a stick, dig around and see what we find. Okay?” The appropriate response would be “see you later” and you should flee as quickly as possible. When it comes to your money, […]
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Moving From Financial Illness to Financial Wellness
I came across a meme on Pinterest that literally stopped me in my tracks. It said, “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” #readthatagain Why Financial Wellness Matters The truth of it was simple and clear and could apply to so many areas of […]
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Veterans Day Survey: Active Duty Military Face Financial Concerns
As we celebrate Veterans Day, a recent study shows that our future veterans — active duty military members and their spouses — are struggling financially. According to the survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and Wells Fargo, nearly 9 in 10 active service members — and 84% of their spouses or partners — […]
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Credit Counseling & Credit Card Consolidation—What’s the Difference
When you’re struggling with debt, there are a number of options for help, such as credit counseling and debt consolidation. Which option is right for you?
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Seven Ways to Stop Struggling With Finances
Not sure how much money you have—or how much you owe? You’re far from alone, according to a new study from Prudential, the financial services company. The study shows that many American families are struggling with finances. In its first Financial Wellness Census, the company found that one-third of American don’t have an “accurate handle” […]
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Americans Had Jobs, Consumer Confidence—and More Credit Card Debt in 2018
Unemployment was historically low and consumer confidence was at an 18-year high in 2018, but, even with jobs and positive feelings about the economy, consumers didn’t give their credit card debt a rest, according to a new report from Experian, the consumer credit reporting company. In fact, the consumer debt study found that credit spending […]
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How Much Would You Give Up To Get Out of Debt?
How far would you go to get out of debt? Would you give up something you find valuable? How much would you be willing to sacrifice? There’s no question that more American families are finding it harder to make ends meet and save money at the same time. In fact, recent data shows that more […]
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5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Flowers are beginning to bloom. The sun is starting to peek out behind the gray winter clouds. And our thoughts are turning to spring, a time for new beginnings—and maybe dusting those cobwebs that have lingered in the corner of your bedroom for far too long. But as you contemplate a spring cleaning of your […]