Consolidated Credit Establishes COVID-19 Financial Help Hotline
Consolidated Credit has established a free COVID-19 debt hotline for consumers facing challenges during the shutdown. Call for 800-745-2513 for support...Read full article
Author: Meghan Alard
Spring Clean Your Finances for Financial Literacy Month
Consolidated Credit helps you spring clean your finances and polish up your financial strategy for Financial Literacy Month with free resources and events...Read full article
Overspending for Credit Card Rewards You Never Use
Studies show that consumers use charge more to earn credit card rewards, but often never do anything with them. Find tips for refining your credit strategy...Read full article
South Florida Small Business Workshop Series will Be Rescheduled
Consolidated Credit and Comerica Bank are offering a 6-part small business workshop for startups and entrepreneurs in Riviera Beach, Florida...Read full article
America Saves Week 2020
The last week of February marks the 14th annual America Saves Week. This year, savers are encouraged to keep their eye on a prize as they save money...Read full article
Valentine’s Day Spending: Sweethearts Will Spend Nearly $200
Valentine’s Day spending is set to hit record highs this year. Consolidated Credit helps you make the day special without going into debt to do it...Read full article
Student Loan Reform: Repaying Student Loans May Get Easier in 2020
Get the latest updates on student loan reform proposals currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Will these provide student debt relief for millions of Americans?..Read full article
Retirement Savings Updates for 2020
Learn how college an retirement savings plan changes from the SECURE Act may affect your long-term saving strategy, so you can plan for the future...Read full article
Smart Holiday Shopping Tips for 2019
The average family will spend over $1,000 this year on the holidays. These holiday shopping tips can help you avoid holiday ID theft and a debt hangover...Read full article
Consolidated Credit Hosts Fall Florida Homebuying Fair
If you’re a homebuyer looking to buy a home in 2019, join us for the Florida Homebuying Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m...Read full article
Veterans to Qualify Automatically for Permanent Disability Student Loan Forgiveness
Veterans will now qualify automatically for permanent disability student loan forgiveness, as well as tax exemption on the discharged debt. Learn more here...Read full article
2019 Changes in 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...Read full article
What Happens When the Fed Lowers Interest Rates?
When the Fed lower interest rates, it affects your ability to save and pay off debt. Learn what to do following the latest Federal Reserve announcement...Read full article
Budgeting for Christmas in July
You might think it’s too early to start thing about budgeting for the winter holidays, but there are just 10-12 paychecks left before the holidays start...Read full article
Consumer Credit Card Debt Breaks Records… Again.
It’s official. Consumers ended 2018 with a record $870 billion in credit card debt. If you have high balances to pay, Consolidated Credit has some advice...Read full article
Who Has the Worst Average Credit Card Debt in America?
The average credit card debt in America is getting worse, but the increases are not equal everywhere. We look at the cities with the fastest growing credit card balances and offer advice on how to pay off debt fast...Read full article
5 Good Reasons to Call Your Credit Card Company
A credit card company wants your business, so they’re usually willing to give you certain money-saving perks for sticking with them. Learn how you can turn customer loyalty into more credit card rewards, cut annual fees and lower interest rates...Read full article
What to Do If You Receive an Unexpected Emergency Room Bill
If you go to an in-network ER, but you get treated by an out-of-network ER doctor, it can lead to major unexpected emergency room bills for you to cover...Read full article
Two Major Creditors Scale Back on Customer Credit Card Limits
Credit card companies set credit card limits based on your score, but your credit limit may also change for other reasons. Here’s what you need to know...Read full article
New UltraFICO™ Score Could Make Rebuilding Your Credit Easier
Challenges with credit card debt can often lead to credit score damage, but the new UltraFICO™ score could help you rebuild faster after debt repayment...Read full article
Americans are Already Strapped for Cash Ahead 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...Read full article
Will Universal Savings Accounts Really Be the Best Way to Save for Emergencies?
Congress wants to create Universal Savings Accounts to give Americans an easier way to generate emergency savings, but will they help average families?..Read full article
Understanding the Rate Hike Impact on Your Debt and Savings
We help clients enrolled Consolidated Credit’s relief program understand the Federal Reserve rate hike impact on their credit card debt, loans and savings...Read full article
How to Avoid Having an Application for Student Loan Forgiveness Denied
99% of borrowers that applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness have had their loan forgiveness denied. We explain how to ensure your PSLF is approved...Read full article
