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Americans hit record high credit card debt levels at the end of 2017, topping $1 trillion in revolving debt. The good news is that consumers repaid $40.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. Consolidated Credit offers three tips for paying down debt yourself...
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Three out of four couples will use credit to finance their wedding, with an average price tag of $33,391. We explore why getting married with debt is a fast way to ruin your relationship and offer tips on how to enjoy a debt-free wedding...
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Americans have more credit card debt than ever, but four states outspend the others significantly. Learn which state has the most credit card debt and what you can do to pay your part of it off...
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For more than two decades, attractive rewards programs have been a big reason that many consumers turn to credit cards at checkout. But as banks scale back credit card rewards and increase debit card rewards, this trend may be changing...
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It’s the official start of summer 2018, which makes it the perfect time to set a summer budget so you can avoid credit card debt and achieve your goals. Consolidated Credit offers 10 money-saving tips...
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A new survey finds that only half of teens see achieving financial independence from parents as a key financial goal for the future. We look at the survey stats and offer ten key tips for helping teens learn ow to become financially independent...
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Federal student loan interest rates are set to increase for the second year in a row on July 1 of this year. Learn what parents and grads can do to keep education borrowing costs low to avoid problems down the road with student loan debt...
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Watch the Consolidated Credit 25th anniversary video to see how the company has stayed at the forefront of technology with free financial education resources. Consolidated Credit strives to help consumers build financial literacy nationwide...
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We all want to make Mom feel special, and many people take on credit card debt to do it. But the truth is, spoiling her doesn’t require a big price tag...
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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...
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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...
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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?..
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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...
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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?..
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell admits that student loan debt problems hold Americans back and could slow down economic growth. Learn how outstanding student loans can hurt your credit and what solutions you can use to fix your financial situation...
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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?..
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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...
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A new study finds 15 million people hide credit cards and bank accounts from their partners. We look at current trends in financial infidelity and offer tips on how to have an honest money talk with your significant other, just in time for Valentine’s Day!..
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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…..
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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...
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Student loan debt problems don’t affect all demographics equally. Learn who is most likely to default on student loans and what you can do if you’ve defaulted on student debt yourself...
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