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Consolidated Credit Honors Community Partners at 10th Annual Financial Literacy Breakfast

On Wednesday, April 10th, leading financial education and counseling organization Consolidated Credit celebrated its impact in the community with sponsors, partners, and leaders. For more than 30 years, this nonprofit has been promoting financial literacy.
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Scammed at Home for the Holidays

Know how to prevent your gifts and donations from being intercepted by scammers during the holidays.

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Holiday Spending Stress

Most Americans will add debt and stress to their gift lists this year.

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Smart Holiday Shopping Tips for 2024

Plan carefully so credit card debt and ID theft don’t dampen your holiday cheer.

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Thanksgiving Weekend Smart Shopping Tips

Save money and avoid credit card debt over Thanksgiving Weekend.

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Americans are Already Strapped for Cash Ahead of the Holidays

Credit card balances hit $1.17 trillion this fall, but that's not stopping holiday shoppers from racking up more debt.

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What You Need to Know About the New “Click to Cancel” Rule and How It Impacts Your Finances

The FTC has made it easier for you to stop subscription services from draining your wallet.

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Disaster Relief Hotline

Consolidated Credit sets up toll-free disaster relief hotline for hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors.

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Are Consolidated Clients Born or Taught?

A new survey shows our clients are smarter online shoppers than the rest of the country. But why?

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Clearing the Down Payment Hurdle

A new survey finds down payments have hit an unrealistic number that most average Americans can’t afford.

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It’s Time for Your 2024 Fall Financial Checkup

8 Financial things to do before the end of the year

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Find Your State’s Tax-Free Weekend for Back to School Savings

Tax-free weekends for back-to-school can help you save.

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We’re Proud to Announce Our Story Contest Winners

Each year, dozens of Consolidated Credit’s clients and alumni enter our Story Contest. In a few words or in hundreds…

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Disaster During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here — are you financially prepared to weather the storm?

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Making the Most of Your 401(k) Contributions

Only 13% of workers max out their 401(k) contributions, but more of us should be. When it comes to retirement…

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Spring Clean Your Finances for Financial Literacy Month

Money management is a skill — and like any other skill, it requires learning, training, and practice. “Now more than…

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March is National Credit Education Month

1 in 10 Americans don't know their credit score and twice as many people don't know how to find it.…

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Valentine’s Day Spending 2024

How much does the average American spend on Valentine’s Day? Only about 1 out of every 2 Americans plan on…

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Data Privacy Day: A Reminder to Protect Your Personal Data

Sunday, January 28th, 2024 is Data Privacy Day, an annual international event created to raise awareness about online privacy and…

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Set the Right Plan to Pay Off Holiday Debt

How to start the New Year on the right financial foot. It’s all too easy to overspend during the holidays.…

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Kickstart Your New Year’s Money Resolutions!

If you’re like most people, this time of year probably has you considering your New Year’s resolutions. One of the…

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The Biggest Holiday Spenders Have a Surprising Amount of Credit Card Debt

English speakers 4x more likely to spend over $1,000 on the holidays than Spanish speakers. English and Spanish-speaking Americans have…

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Habitat for Humanity and Consolidated Credit: Building Homes and Wealth

In a first-time partnership, Consolidated Credit works with Habitat for Humanity to provide financial education to 25 soon-to-be homeowners.

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The Student Loan Crisis Is Worse than You Think

Payments resume in October, but Consolidated Credit warns: “Student loans are part of a bigger problem.” In a few days,…

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Consolidated Credit Partners with Nova Southeastern University for First-Ever “Housing Summit”

On May 20, Floridians can learn the homebuying process for free from industry specialists. Consolidated Credit’s annual housing fair has…

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