Get the facts about the Equifax data breach that just compromised the financial identities of 1.43 million Americans, so you know what steps to take now...Read full article
The latest Federal Reserve report has only a slight increase in total household debt, but also shows some households are falling victims to delinquency...Read full article
LendEDU finds that Millennials have some interesting (and wrong) thoughts about how credit scores work. Is this lack of credit knowledge a recipe for debt?..Read full article
In celebration of today’s total solar eclipse, Consolidated Credit offers a 4-phase plan for how to achieve a total eclipse of your debt...Read full article
The rate experts at CardRates.com explain how Consolidated Credit’s debt management program offers a proven way to reduce credit card interest rates...Read full article
Back to school shopping season is the second most expensive time of the year after the winter holidays. These 12 shopping tips can help you avoid debt...Read full article
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?..Read full article
From immigration orders to buying sight-unseen, these are the 2017 housing trends to note. Evaluate today’s real estate so you can make smarter choices...Read full article
Student loan complaints increased by 325% last year. These tips can help ensure you can work effectively with student loan servicers to repay your debt...Read full article
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...Read full article
A new CFPB report shows the differences between older consumer complaints and complaints from other age sets of consumers with some interesting results...Read full article
The second interest rate hike in 2017 means higher costs for borrowers, but bigger returns for savers. What can you expect for your debts and savings?..Read full article
U.S. household debt finally hit pre-crisis levels. Is America financially stable enough now to handle the risk or is it time to focus on debt repayment?..Read full article
Most renters say generating the down payment is their biggest barrier to homeownership. We offer two proven homebuying solutions to make that jump easier...Read full article
A new study finds almost a third of Americans never bother to redeem credit card rewards. So, why incur interest charges if you don’t reap any benefits?..Read full article
A new poll finds more Americans use credit cards for everyday purchases, even when spending less than $5. Is credit the new debit? Should it be?..Read full article
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...Read full article
Despite a focused payoff effort in January, February saw the U.S. hit record high credit card debt over $1 trillion. Here’s what it means for your budget...Read full article
When the Fed raises rates even by .25% it affects your bottom line. See what the latest rate hike will cost you when it comes to credit card debt...Read full article
The big 3 credit bureaus in the U.S. plan to adjust reporting information on July 1. Here’s how these new credit report changes could boost your score...Read full article
Most Americans are carrying what experts refer to as unsustainable debt. We offer 3 ways you can tell that America has too much credit card debt...Read full article
Ben Schmidt won the second round of Consolidated Credit’s Money Mantra Video contest with a little help from his money-saving clone. Watch to learn how!..Read full article
If you plan on getting a tax refund this year from the IRS, chances are high that you will save your refund or use the money for strategic purposes...Read full article
Today’s rates are at record highs on new credit cards, but if you haven’t checked your credit card APR lately, your personal rates may be even higher...Read full article
A new report finds long term auto loans are getting longer and longer, leading to more time in debt and higher costs due to added interest charges. Do borrowers really benefit from that commitment?..Read full article
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?..Read full article
Another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve means that the cost of debt for consumers just got higher again. WalletHub has revised their map of cities with the most and least sustainable credit card balances. Can you still afford to pay off your debt in a cost-effective way or do you need debt relief?..Read full article
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...Read full article
