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How to Use Cash Back Credit Cards

Posted on January 15, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

Experts predict that cash back credit cards may be king in 2018 as more credit card issuers roll out even sweeter reward programs. But if you want to get the most out of cash back incentive programs, you need the right strategy.

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Weighing total costs when financing vehicles using long term auto loans

Revealing the Risk of Long Term Auto Loans

Posted on November 17, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

A new CFPB report reveals the risk of long term auto loans, showing higher rates of default. We explain the debt management challenges these loans present.

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Millennials Fear Debt More Than Dying

Posted on November 10, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Death, war, drowning due to sea level rise – all those fears are nothing compared credit card debt for Millennials. So why Millennials fear debt so much?

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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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Problems with student loans weight especially hard on Millennials

Why are Student Loans So Problematic?

Posted on October 20, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

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.

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First time homebuyers, particularly minorities and new families, can overcome barriers to achieve homeonwership

Ending Confusion to Achieve Homeownership

Posted on October 13, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Potential homebuyers are confused about the homebuying process and unaware of financial assistance programs that can help them achieve homeownership.

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Is taking your dog to work a top employee perk or just a workplace distraction?

Millennials Want Employee Perks to Go to the Dogs

Posted on September 29, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-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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Millennials lack credit knowledge to use credit cards without creating debt problems and credit score issues

Do You Have More Credit Knowledge than These Millennials?

Posted on August 25, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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?

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Total Eclipse of Your Debt

Posted on August 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

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.

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Credit Card Interest Rates are the Reason

Posted on August 14, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

The rate experts at CardRates.com explain how Consolidated Credit’s debt management program offers a proven way to reduce credit card interest rates.

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What’s Your Preferred Payment Method?

Posted on July 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

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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Keep trip costs low to keep your piggy bank cool this summer

The Truth about Your Summer Vacation Trip Cost

Posted on June 30, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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Seniors hold valuable equity in their hands if they

Older Consumer Complaints Show Mortgages are a Major Issue

Posted on June 23, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

A new CFPB report shows the differences between older consumer complaints and complaints from other age sets of consumers with some interesting results.

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How renters can get ahead of rent price increases

Clearing the Down Payment Hurdle

Posted on May 5, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Most renters say generating the down payment is their biggest barrier to homeownership. We offer two proven homebuying solutions to make that jump easier.

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Using Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases

Posted on April 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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?

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2 Days Left to Register for the 2017 Military Spouse Fellowship!

Posted on April 20, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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Consolidated Credit Announces Second Winning Money Mantra Video

Posted on March 8, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (1-minute read)

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!

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Is Your Credit Card APR up to Par?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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.

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Who Do You REALLY Spend the Holidays With?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

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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Holiday Spending Stress

Posted on December 9, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

If you’re feeling a rise in holiday spending stress you’re not alone. Americans are finding overspending is not adding anything to their holiday cheer.

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From the Military to the Mediocre

Posted on November 30, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (2-minute read)

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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Savers, Spenders, and Love

Posted on November 18, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

When it comes to love and money, financial challenges can definitely derail a happy relationship. Here’s how to have a happy financial life together.

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Which Generation Has the Most Credit Card Debt?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

A study finds Millennials are having more problems with credit than previous generations. So how can Millennials overcome problems with credit card debt?

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Can Poor Credit Drive You Crazy?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

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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