Money Management Archives

Service Members Facing Increased Risk of Identity Theft

Posted on May 22, 2020 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Military identity theft is unfortunately common for those on active duty. Here are the latest stats on their increased risk – and how they can prevent it.

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What Happens After Forbearance or a Payment Deferral?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Getting a payment deferral or forbearance can be a lifesaver, but there are some things you need to know to protect your credit and avoid financial issues.

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COVID-19 Financial Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Posted on April 24, 2020 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

This free financial guide for healthcare workers explains what those working to protect our health can do to preserve their financial wellness.

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COVID-19 Financial Relief Guide for Hospitality Workers

Posted on April 22, 2020 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

A free financial relief guide for restaurant workers, bartenders, and other service professionals facing unemployment or loss of income from COVID-19.

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How to Use Your Stimulus Check Wisely

Posted on April 15, 2020 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

No one is sure how long the COVID-19 crisis will last. This stimulus check strategy will make the best use of the money you receive, so you can stay afloat.

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14 Single Parents and Financial Experts on Money Challenges

Posted on November 5, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (19-minute read)

The struggles of single parents are not any easier where finances are concerned. We spoke to 14 single parents and experts on overcoming financial issues.

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19 Experts Respond: Teens, Money and Financial Independence

Posted on September 20, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (16-minute read)

Teens are often not equipped to handle finances and financial independence. We asked 19 experts about the best way to teach teens about money.

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10 Experts Answer: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face with Money

Posted on August 8, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (12-minute read)

We talked to 10 personal finance experts who offer their advice on how to overcome the unique challenges women face with money to achieve stability.

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What to Do After a Credit Card Data Breach

Posted on August 1, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (5-minute read)

Over 100 million Capital One cardholders may have had personal data exposed. We explain what to do after a credit data breach to protect your identity.

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Figuring out the Finances of the Government Shutdown

Posted on January 16, 2019 by | April Lewis-Parks (5-minute read)

The FDIC has issued a statement and offered financial advice for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, specifically furloughed homeowners.

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Is Financial Anxiety Keeping You Up at Night?

Posted on October 19, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (6-minute read)

Americans are financial stressed and it’s hurting relationships and our lives. We offer 3 smart ways to minimize financial anxiety in your life.

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Will Universal Savings Accounts Really Be the Best Way to Save for Emergencies?

Posted on October 15, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (6-minute read)

Congress wants to create Universal Savings Accounts to give Americans an easier way to generate emergency savings, but will they help average families?

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Dealing with Debt Caused by Domestic and Economic Abuse

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (7-minute read)

Domestic abuse survivors often amass debt getting out of a relationship or from economic abuse. Consolidated Credit helps victims pay off their debt.

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74% of Americans are Getting Married with Debt

Posted on June 15, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Three out of four couples will use credit to finance their wedding, with an average price tag of $33,391. We explore why getting married with debt is a fast way to ruin your relationship and offer tips on how to enjoy a debt-free wedding.

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One More Good Reason You Don’t Need Credit

Posted on June 4, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

For more than two decades, attractive rewards programs have been a big reason that many consumers turn to credit cards at checkout. But as banks scale back credit card rewards and increase debit card rewards, this trend may be changing.

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10 Money-Saving Summer Budget Tips

Posted on May 28, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (7-minute read)

It’s the official start of summer 2018, which makes it the perfect time to set a summer budget so you can avoid credit card debt and achieve your goals. Consolidated Credit offers 10 money-saving tips.

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Half of Teens Don’t See Becoming Financially Independent as a Key Life Goal

Posted on May 25, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (5-minute read)

A new survey finds that only half of teens see achieving financial independence from parents as a key financial goal for the future.

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Military Families Face a Financial Confidence Gap

Posted on April 13, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

First Command finds that there is a financial confidence gap between Service Members and their spouses, who typically manage the household finances. What can be done to improve financial confidence?

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Why Women Hold More Student Debt

Posted on April 9, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (5-minute read)

A new study finds women hold more student debt than men. In fact, women hold two thirds of all student loans currently in repayment. CNBC explores five reasons why student loan debt is a bigger burden for women than it is for men.

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How Credit Smart Are You?

Posted on April 2, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

It’s National Financial Literacy Month, which makes it the perfect time to find a range of free financial education resources. But what resources do you need? Consolidated Credit has a simple 7-question Credit Smart test so you can test your knowledge and determine what you don’t know.

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Is Mobile Banking Better?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Millennials are the first to jump on new technology that makes their lives easier, but a new survey finds they also may be the first to dump tech that doesn’t perform like they expect. This survey shows the problems with our current mobile banking experience.

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Check Your Paychecks This Month

Posted on February 5, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

The Republican tax bill won’t affect your filing this year, but you may see tax benefits as soon as February 2018. According to the U.S. Treasury, about 90% of people will see more take-home income this month as the reform reduces how much is taken out of your paycheck. Here’s what you need to know…

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Is Your Budget Sapped by Subscription Services?

Posted on November 7, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

A new survey finds one in ten Millennials spend $200 per month on subscription services, draining funds that could be used to achieve key financial goals.

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Millennials Want Employee Perks to Go to the Dogs

Posted on September 29, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

A new study finds Millennials want employee perks to go to the dogs… literally. But is having pets at work really a benefit or a total distraction?

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