Tricked by Reward Credit Card Treats
Your reward credit card offers some nice incentives, but don’t let interest charges offset what you earn. We have the trick on how to treat credit cards...Read full article
Author: April Lewis-Parks
Why are Student Loans So Problematic?
The CFPB’s annual complaint report on student loans finds that most of the problems stem from bad service on the part of federal and private loan servicers...Read full article
Ending Confusion to Achieve Homeownership
Potential homebuyers are confused about the homebuying process and unaware of financial assistance programs that can help them achieve homeownership...Read full article
Millennials Want Employee Perks to Go to the Dogs
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?..Read full article
Disaster Relief Hotline for Hurricane Victims
Consolidated Credit has established a toll-free hotline to offer free disaster relief and counseling to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria...Read full article
Equifax Data Breach
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
Mixed Omens of Total Household Debt
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
Do You Have More Credit Knowledge than These Millennials?
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
Total Eclipse of Your Debt
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
Credit Card Interest Rates are the Reason
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
12 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping
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
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?..Read full article
2017 Housing Trends
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 Servicers Fail to Serve Effectively
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
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...Read full article
Older Consumer Complaints Show Mortgages are a Major Issue
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
Another Interest Rate Hike Could Mean Higher Costs for You
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 Hits $12.7 Trillion
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
Clearing the Down Payment Hurdle
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
Do You Ever Redeem Credit Card Rewards?
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
Using Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases
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
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...Read full article
Hello, Record High Credit Card Debt
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
Research of the Week: How Much Does a Rate Hike Cost You?
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
