Consolidated Credit has partnered with Nova Southeastern University to provide a rack of free financial literacy publications at the Thinking Money exhibition at the Alvin Sherman Library.
20 million people haven’t changed their primary credit card in 10 years, but are old credit cards effective or is it time for an update? Learn what to do with old accounts to avoid credit damage.
A new report finds long term auto loans are getting longer and longer, leading to more time in debt and higher costs due to added interest charges. Do borrowers really benefit from that commitment?
A Texas teacher lost his dream job as a teacher after he defaulted, and Texas isn’t the only state that does this. We detail what states can revoke professional licenses for defaulted student loans.
Another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve means that the cost of debt for consumers just got higher again. WalletHub has revised their map of cities with the most and least sustainable credit card balances. Can you still afford to pay off your debt in a cost-effective way or do you need debt relief?
If you thought lending money to family was a bad idea, consider that 36 million Americans admit they’ve run into trouble when they decided to loan credit cards to friends and family. Learn why it’s a bad idea and what you can do instead to help someone out.
If you took a trip to the emergency room after an accident, you might be surprised to learn you have a lien that gives the hospital a right to part of any claim you receive. It’s one way hospitals ensure they collect on your medical bills. We explain how to get out of medical debt collections.
Millennials are the first to jump on new technology that makes their lives easier, but a new survey finds they also may be the first to dump tech that doesn’t perform like they expect. This survey shows the problems with our current mobile banking experience.
A new report finds that American consumers are breaking records with past due debt payments, while businesses are managing to keep up. If the economy is strong, then why are some many families facing collection accounts and credit damage?
Discount grocer Aldi is the latest company to be targeted by identity thieves. Credit card skimmers were camouflaged on top of payment terminals, storing card numbers and PINs for Aldi customers. We offer tips on how to protect your identity in a technology-driven world.
The Republican tax bill won’t affect your filing this year, but you may see tax benefits as soon as February 2018. According to the U.S. Treasury, about 90% of people will see more take-home income this month as the reform reduces how much is taken out of your paycheck. Here’s what you need to know…
A new study finds that 2 out of 3 consumers believe they will never be debt free, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing when you consider the difference between good debt vs bad debt. We explain the difference so you can get the right financing for your needs.
Coffee giant Starbucks announces a new credit card with coffee rewards for java fanatics, but is this is the right choices for caffeine addicts on a budget?
A new survey reveals how much credit is a barrier to first time homebuyers. But what's the right credit score to buy a house and how do you achieve it?
Trying to game the credit system to achieve a higher score can seem like a great idea, but one wrong move could land you in a heap of credit card debt.
Nearly half of Americans carry unpaid credit card balances for more than two years. We calculate the cost of credit card interest charges over two years.
In an ongoing effort to help homeowners retain their homes and avoid foreclosure, Consolidated Credit announces the launch of Home Base loss mitigation.
Direct deposit advance could make a comeback, but with interest rates up to 300%, this “solution” could be just as bad for your finances as payday loans.
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