Smart Holiday Shopping Tips for 2024
The average family will spend over $900 this winter holiday. These holiday shopping tips can help you avoid holiday ID theft and a debt hangover.
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Meghan Alard
Americans are Already Strapped for Cash Ahead of the Holidays
Holiday spending often turns into credit card debt. These tips can help you minimize debt if you’re already strapped for cash ahead of the holidays.
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It’s Time for Your 2024 Fall Financial Checkup
There are eight key areas of your finances that you need to check in your 2024 fall financial checkup. Get your finances right before the end of year.
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Find Your State’s Tax-Free Weekend for Back to School Savings
Find your state's tax-free weekend, so you can save money on back-to-school shopping. This map offers details on what's tax-free in each state.
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Spring Clean Your Finances for Financial Literacy Month
With costs rising around the country, Financial Literacy Month is the perfect time to organize your finances and set yourself up for financial success.
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Valentine’s Day Spending 2024
Americans are estimated to break Valentine's Day spending records on gifts like jewelry and flowers. Avoid Valentine's Day debt in 6 easy ways.
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Kickstart Your New Year’s Money Resolutions!
If your New Year's resolution is to (finally) get your finances in order, this step-by-step guide breaks down how to achieve all your money goals.
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America Saves Week 2023
The last week of February marks America Saves Week. This year, savers are encouraged to keep their eye on a prize as they save money.
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4 Tips to Prevent Tax ID Theft
Discover four key steps to take to avoid tax identity theft including how to protect your Social Security number and get and IRS Identity Protection Pin.
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Consolidated Credit Celebrates 30 Years of Financial Literacy
Consolidated Credit encourages people to continue learning with their free financial education resources, before, during and after Financial Literacy Month.
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You Could Win $500 in Our Thankful Photo Contest
It pays to be thankful as you work to pay off your debt. Consolidated Credit is giving one lucky client a $500 gift card in our Thankful Photo Contest.
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100 Days, 100 Ways
Learn how to enter Consolidated Credit’s 100 Days 100 Ways to save contest, by sharing 100 money-saving daily tips on your favorite social networks.
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Does the Convenience of Online Shopping Make It Harder to Budget?
Consolidated Credit’s 2022 Online Shopping Survey looks at how consumers’ shopping habits have evolved and impacted people’s ability to keep a budget.
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What is Inflation and How Can You Get Ahead of Rising Costs?
Keeping up with rising prices on a tight budget is stressful. We explain the reason for rising costs and ways you can combat inflation.
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Understanding the Rate Hike Impact on Your Debt and Savings
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again this year. We explain the rate hike impact on loans, credit cards, and saving products.
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Understanding Common Credit Card Fees
Rules and regulations concerning common credit card fees are constantly changing. Stay up-to-date on the latest fee news and choose your cards wisely.
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Sign Up for a Free Holiday Budgeting Webinar
Get a preview of Consolidated Credit's free 2021 Holiday Budgeting Webinar, then join us on October 13 at 1:00 pm (EST) to set a spending plan.
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Consolidated Credit Helps South Florida Renters Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Consolidated Credit’s housing counselors are helping South Florida renters understand and apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
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Consolidated Credit Helps Couples Learn How to Talk about Money
Couples that talk about money the right way are less likely to face divorce over money fights. Sign up for a free webinar to learn how!
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What Parents Need to Know about the Advance Child Tax Credit [Updated July 2021]
The IRS will begin advance payments on the Child Tax Credit starting July 15. Get answers to the most common questions about how ACTC payments will work.
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National Homeownership Month 2021: How Do Homebuyers Overcome the Home Affordability Gap?
For National Homeownership Month, we look at how homebuyers can overcome the biggest challenge in the market right now—home affordability.
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Overcoming the Unique Financial Challenges that Come with Military Service
For Military Saves Month 2021, we asked nine military financial experts for their advice to Service Members, Veterans, and their spouses.
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Consolidated Credit Announces a New Virtual Small Business Workshop Series
Consolidated Credit and Comerica Bank are offering a 6-part small business workshop for startups and entrepreneurs in Riviera Beach, Florida.
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How to Get Your Stimulus Check if You Don’t File Taxes
You may still be eligible for the third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you don’t file taxes, but the process is different than it was for the first rounds.
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