The Dubious Return of Direct Deposit Advance
Direct deposit advance could make a comeback, but with interest rates up to 300%, this “solution” could be just as bad for your finances as payday loans.
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What’s Your Preferred Payment Method?
A new study finds cash is still a preferred payment method that most Americans use at least once a week How do you like to pay at checkout: Cash or credit?
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A New Face to ATM Security
Could face recognition technology be the next step in increasing ATM security against identity theft? Two major players are betting that it is.
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The Truth about Your Summer Vacation Trip Cost
Three out of four Americans take vacations on credit, but high interest debt is not the souvenir you want. Learn the truth about your summer trip cost.
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16 Million Americans have Negative Net Worth
A new study finds more Americans are living with negative net worth, and surprisingly enough it’s not being caused by high interest rate credit card debt.
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2 Days Left to Register for the 2017 Military Spouse Fellowship!
Tomorrow is your last chance to register for the 2017 FINRA Military Spouse Fellowship. Get certified so you can help others and improve your own finances.
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Vault 7 Reveals Mobile Pay Security Risks
Vault 7 was intended to show the ability of government agencies to spy on us, but it also reveals the high security risk of using mobile payments.
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Are You and Your Neighbors Financially Literate?
April is Financial Literacy Month! We look at the most and least financially literate consumers across the nation. How does your state rank?
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Will You Live to Be Debt Free?
A new survey finds Americans are optimistic that they will live to be debt free, but savings often takes a back seat to that goal. Here is what you can do.
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Research of the Week: How America Prefers to Make Payments
Although debit cards are used more often, credit cards cover more total cost. Consolidated Credit offers tips to maintain a balanced budget free of debt.
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Financial Literacy Fail
A new report reveals a major financial literacy fail across the U.S. – consumers don’t have the financial knowledge they need to achieve stability.
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Who Do You REALLY Spend the Holidays With?
More and more, workers are putting off trips home to spend the holidays working, but they also spend their holiday work time shopping for family.
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From the Military to the Mediocre
Although companies are willing to hire veterans, many find the work they can secure is below their skill level and not up to par with their career goals.
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Teaching Children about Money Can Be a Chore
Using weekly chores and allowance is a great tool for teaching children about money. Here’s what parents can do to use this money lesson effectively.
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Can Poor Credit Drive You Crazy?
Your poor credit score may be costing you more and that’s not just due to higher rates on credit cards and loans. Even insurance premiums may be higher.
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United We Stand in Debt
A new infographic compares consumer debt levels in red and blue states, but the real conclusion is we all have too much debt, regardless of politics.
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Will Traditional Banks Tank?
Consumers lack confidence in our current banking system and believe less and less in the power of traditional banks. So what’s next for our money?
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What Are Women Business Owners Worth?
Women business owners are taking the lead and making big news during National Women’s Small Business Month this October.
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Military Families Transition after Deployment
As large scale deployments come to an end, it’s essential that military families have plans in place to transition after deployment to achieve stability.
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Good News in Personal Finance
In spite of approaching $1 trillion in credit card debt and being over $1 trillion in student loan debt, there’s some good news in personal finance, too.
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When Work Is a Total Disaster
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the east coast, we look at preparedness by companies and workers who want to know what to do when disaster strikes.
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Financial Education Doesn’t Go Beyond the Piggy Bank
Parents aren’t comfortable teaching children about advanced financial education topics like debt, credit and savings tools. We have some advice to help.
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What Parents Pay to Support Millennials
Providing financial support to adult children delays the retirement goals of parents. We have tips to help Millennials transition to financial independence.
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The Stress of Debt
You know your debt puts stress on your budget, but what about the stress it creates in your psyche? We look at the impact of financial anxiety in your life.
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