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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April Lewis-Parks
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.
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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?
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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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Consolidated Credit Announces Second Winning Money Mantra Video
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
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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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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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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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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Greatest Generation?
You might think America’s youngest generation would be worse with credit, but it turns out they’re savvier about both credit reports and credit scores.
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How to Respond When Your Mortgage Application is Rejected
Receiving a mortgage rejection letter from a lender can be emotionally trying for potential homebuyers who were counting on the financing to purchase their dream home.
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